Vijay Diwas: Commemorating India's Victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Vijay Diwas observed annually on December 16. |
| Year of Victory | 1971 |
| Key Outcome | Surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers and liberation of Bangladesh. |
| Significance | Marks India's decisive victory in the Indo-Pak War and supports humanitarian causes. |
| Indian Leadership | Prime Minister: Indira Gandhi; Chief of Army Staff: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw; Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora. |
| Pakistani Leadership | Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi (Eastern Command) signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka. |
| Current Observance | Commemorative ceremonies, military parades, cultural events, and educational initiatives. |
| Bangladesh Creation | East Pakistan became independent Bangladesh. |
| 2024 Observance | Delegations from Bangladesh, including Mukti Yoddhas, to participate in Kolkata events. |