Bangladeshi politicians, including members of the Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government, criticised PM Modi for not mentioning "Bangladesh" in his social media post commemorating Vijay Diwas.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate India's victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war. On December 16, 1971, General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the chief of Pakistan’s Armed Forces surrendered along with 93,000 soldiers before the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. Know what compelled the Pak troops
in 1971, Pakistan's operation failed to achieve its objectives. The Indian Air Force suffered minimal damage and was quick to retaliate. Instead of weakening India’s defences, the operation unified the Indian leadership, military, and public, leading to a full-scale war.
The 1971 Indo-Pakistan war was the third between the two countries within a short 25 years of independent history. The war was significant as it established India's domination in the subcontinent, showcased India's diplomatic success and liberated Bangladesh.
Vijay Diwas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the courage and bravery of the soldiers who contributed to India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
At the border-guarding force's Chhawla camp in southwest Delhi, BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal took the salute during the ceremonial procession and paid respects at the martyr's memorial.
Thousands of bikers from across north India will gather under their 'One Nation One Ride' campaign to create awareness about saving girl child and education on December 17.
Vijay Diwas 2022: According to official documents, as many as 93,000 Pakistani soldiers had surrendered before the Indian Army resulting in the largest surrender of any military in the world in history after the second world war.
This year marks the 51st anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. The war saw the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly known as East Pakistan.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Apart from the history and legacy of Indo-Pak war, there's an important point that we miss. Who did our mighty neighbour China stand with?
Kargil Vijay Diwas: The bikers rally to the Kargil War Memorial in Drass area of the Ladakh Union territory was flagged off by the party’s National General Secretary Tarun Chug, and Bangalore South MP and president, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Tejasvi Surya.
Swarnim Vijay Varsh commemorates 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.
On the patriotic occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021, here are some of the best quotes, messages, HD images, wallpapers, SMS and WhatsApp greetings to wish your loved ones and honour the sacrifices of the brave soldiers.
To commemorate the 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army undertook two mega bike rallies, one from Udhampur and another from Leh, both traversing more than 1,000 kilometres over treacherous mountains of the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, converging at the historic Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Srinagar-based PRO Defence
The Chinar Corps has celebrated Vijay Diwas at Badami Bagh Cantonment on Wednesday and paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
The Indian Army celebrates Vijay Diwas in a very special way and the general public also celebrates this day by sending greetings and good wishes to each other. If you also want to wish Vijay Diwas 2020 to your close, friends and family, then here are quotes, wishes and greetings which are filled with virtues of valor and patriotism.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark India's triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971.
The anniversary celebrations for this year will be spread over three days from July 25-27.
"On Vijay Diwas, we remember with gratitude our Armed Forces who defended our nation and upheld universal values of human liberty in 1971. In particular, we pay tributes to those who lost their lives in that valiant effort," the President tweeted.
Vijay Diwas is commemorated on December 16 every year in India as it marks the military victory over Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
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