VIJAY DIWAS

Dec. 17, 2018

The nation celebrated Vijay Diwas on December 16 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 war.

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On December 16, 1971, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93 thousand troops, had surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces consisting of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, led by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora in Dhaka after their defeat in the Liberation war.
This historic victory led to creation of Bangladesh.

This yeear's celebration marks the 47th anniversary of India's victory over its neighbour.

Source : All India Radio

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