THE 54th Vijay Diwas was solemnly commemorated at the station War Memorial, Jabalpur, by Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by Major General Sanjay Gautam, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area along with distinguished veterans, retired soldiers and serving personnel of the Armed Forces. Floral tributes were paid to honour the supreme sacrifice of the valiant martyrs, who laid down their lives on the service of nation.

 

Vijay Diwas,observed annually on December 16, marks India’s historic victory on Pakistan in 1971 Indo-Pak war and commemorates the liberation of East Pakistan leading to the birth of the sovereign nation of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, Pakistan Army led by Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, made an unconditional surrender of approximately 93,000 troops to the Indian Armed Forces, marking one of the most decisive military victories in modern history. The commemoration served as a solemn reminder of the courage, professional ism and indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and reaffirmed the nations enduring gratitude to its war heroes.