Vijay Diwas 2023: Know History, Significance, and Key Facts of the day here
Vijay Diwas 2023: The day is observed on December 16 annually to commemorate the victory of the Indian Forces over Pakistan during the 1971 war. Know about the history and significance of Vijay Diwas.
Vijay Diwas Significance & History: Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India on December 16 to mark the decisive victory over Pakistan in 1971 which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh and in the liberation of East Pakistan. Check out some key facts about Vijay Diwas's day below.
About Vijay Diwas
On December 3, the Indo-Pakistan war began in 1971 and lasted for 13 days. Officially, the war ended on December 16 and Pakistan surrendered to India. The thirteen-day war resulted in the complete surrender of Pakistani forces and the creation of Bangladesh. The army of Pakistan surrendered before India with around 93,000 soldiers. It was the "Greatest Ever Victory" and India rose as a regional power to reckon with.
Vijay Diwas: Key Facts of India-Pakistan War 1971
The conflict was a result of the Bangladesh Liberation War following West Pakistan's ill-treatment of the people and undermining of the election results in East Pakistan. On March 26, 1971, the call for succession was officially raised by East Pakistan. India's former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi supported them in their independence struggle.
The 1971 war was a military conflict between India and Pakistan. It started with pre-emptive airstrikes on 11 Indian Air Force stations by Pakistan on December 3, 1971. As a result, the Indian Army agreed to support Bengali nationalist groups in the Bangladesh independence struggle in East Pakistan.
The war was fought due to the widespread genocide of the people of East Pakistan carried out by an oppressive military regime under General Yahya Khan of Pakistan.
The war was fought on both Eastern and Western fronts and was short and intense.
On December 4, 1971, Operation Trident was launched by India. In this operation, the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command successfully conducted a surprise attack on Karachi port. It was done under the codename Trident.
In East Pakistan, the Mukti Bahini guerrillas joined hands with Indian forces to fight against Pakistani troops in the east.
During the war, the Southern Command defended the borders of the nation against any action by Pakistan. The battles that were fought in the area of responsibility of the Southern Army consists of the famous battles of Longewala and Parbat Ali. Here, Pakistan's armoured forces were destroyed by resolute Indian troops.
Soldiers of the renowned 10 Para Commando Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) Bhawani Singh carried out a raid on the Pakistani town of Chachro. These battles have created an example in history and show the grit, determination, and bravery of our soldiers.
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