Archive · 16 Dec 2025
India Celebrates Vijay Diwas Honoring 1971 War Heroes
India celebrated Vijay Diwas on December 16 to remember the brave soldiers who fought in the 1971 war against Pakistan.
This war helped create Bangladesh.
People in different parts of India, like Kolkata, Arunachal Pradesh, New Delhi, and Mizoram, honored the soldiers.
The governor of West Bengal thanked veterans for their bravery.
In Arunachal Pradesh, the army showed a movie about the war to school kids.
Leaders in Rajya Sabha and Mizoram also paid tribute to the soldiers.
Everyone remembered how the soldiers protected India and made it free and safe.
India celebrated Vijay Diwas on December 16, marking the 54th anniversary of its victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose honored Bangladesh Liberation War veterans in Kolkata on December 15.
The Indian Army organized a documentary screening in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, for school students about the 1971 war.
Rajya Sabha paid homage to the brave hearts of the 1971 war, highlighting India's military brilliance and the creation of Bangladesh.
Mizoram celebrated Vijay Diwas with ceremonial programs in Aizawl and Lunglei, honoring the sacrifices of soldiers.
- Who
- Indian Army, government officials, veterans, and civilians
- What
- Commemoration of Vijay Diwas with various events honoring 1971 war heroes
- When
- December 16, 2024 (with related events on December 15)
- Where
- Multiple locations including Kolkata, Mechuka (Arunachal Pradesh), New Delhi, Aizawl, and Lunglei
- Why
- To honor the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers in the 1971 India-Pakistan War that led to the creation of Bangladesh
- Event
- Vijay Diwas celebrations
- Date
- December 16, 2024
- Significance
- 54th anniversary of India's victory in 1971 war
- Key Locations
- Kolkata, Mechuka (Arunachal Pradesh), New Delhi, Aizawl, Lunglei
- Key Figures
- West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, Deputy CM Chowna Mein, Home Minister Mama Natung, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan, Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
Sources
Guv Bose felicitates veterans of Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh: Whose Victory Day will it be?
Vijay Diwas: Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to martyrs of 1971 war
Army celebrates Vijay Diwas in remote Mechuka in Arunachal
Rajya Sabha pays homage to brave hearts of 1971 war
‘Vijay Diwas’ celebrated in Mizoram
Hyd Remembers 1971 War Heroes
LG Sinha unveils 108-foot-high mast national flag at Akhnoor
Mizoram Guv: India Always Wants Peace in B'desh
