Kolkata: Officers of the Indian Armed Forces, along with their counterparts from the Bangladesh Army, on Vijay Diwas, laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak, Army Headquarters Eastern Command, in Kolkata on Monday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
Officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force participated in the Vijay Diwas celebrations, paying their respects at the Army Headquarters Eastern Command.
As part of the commemoration, flowers were also showered from helicopters at the Vijay Smarak, Fort William.
Vijay Diwas
Vijay Diwas is observed every year across the country on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
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Similarly, eight distinguished Muktijoddhas (freedom fighters) and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces have also reached India to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata.
On this occasion, officers of the Indian Army laid a wreath at Shaheed Smarak, Colaba Military Station, in Mumbai and a similar wreath-laying ceremony was held in Chennai.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who contributed to India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan on Vijay Diwas.
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In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the selfless dedication and unwavering resolve of the soldiers, saying they safeguarded our nation and brought glory to India in the war.
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Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us. This day is a tribute to their extraordinary…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2024
India and Bangladesh are jointly marking the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, commemorating the 1971 India-Pakistan war today, with the annual exchange of war veterans and serving officers.
