Vijay Diwas – 16 December : Celebrated After the India-Pakistan War of 1971 Ended
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16th December to commemorate the victory of India over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This day is marked to honor the martyrs of 1971 who laid their life to led Indian forces to victory and creation of independent Bangladesh.
The anniversary of Vijay Diwas is observed across India by paying tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation. In New Delhi, the Indian Minister of Defence and heads of all three wings of Indian armed forces pay homage at India Gate to the Amar Jawan Jyoti as well as in Bangalore’s National Military Memorial.
The history that was made by our armed forces on this day in 1971 will always be engraved in the golden letters." What happened in 1971?
a. Prior to 1971, Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan, which was called 'East Pakistan'.
b. Reports have claimed that people of 'East Pakistan' were beaten, exploited, raped and murdered by the Pakistani Army.
c. India supported Bangladesh against Pakistan's oppression in 'East Pakistan'.
d. There was huge discontent against the military ruler of Pakistan, General Ayub Khan, in 'East Pakistan'.
e. On December 3, 1971, the government of India ordered the Indian Army to declare war against Pakistan to save people of 'East Pakistan'. f. This war was fought under the leadership of Field Marshal Manekshaw. More than 1400 soldiers of India were martyred during this war.
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