In honour of the brave heroes of 1971 war who sacrificed their lives to give Bharat a remarkable victory over neighbouring Pakistan, Vijay Diwas is celebrated. PM Modi, on this occasion, has saluted the brave heroes and expressed his gratitude for their unwavering spirit.
“Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and our nation’s history. India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on ‘X’.
Meanwhile in a post on ‘X’ the Indian Army said, “December 16 marks the Historic Victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the India Pakistan War of 1971. On this day, let us salute the courage & fortitude displayed by the Indian Armed Forces.”
December 16, 1971, was the day when Pakistan signed the instrument of surrender in Dhaka, following a 13-day Bharat-Pakistan War. With the surrender of over 93,000 soldiers, the Pakistan Army’s capitulation against Bharatiya forces was complete. Following this decisive victory, Bharat announced itself as a major regional force.
Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh was a devastating event for West Pakistan, the aftershocks of which continue to this day. Along with the physical fall of Dacca, Pakistan was also defeated psychologically. The two-nation theory, that Muslims of the subcontinent formed a nation, was demolished. Pakistan is still searching for a rationale for the dismemberment. For Bharat, this battle is considered a historical occurrence. Because of this, December 16 is commemorated nationwide as “Vijay Diwas” to honour Bharat’s triumph over Pakistan. According to reports, 3,900 Bharatiya soldiers are believed to have died and 9,851 have been injured during the Battle of 1971.
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