Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16 December.

Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16 December.

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Category : Important Days Published on: December 18 2023

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  • Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16 December in the country.
  • The Indian Army's victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war, to commemorate which December 16 is celebrated every year as Victory Day.
  • On this very day, Pakistan Army surrendered to the Indian Army after 13 days of war.
  • Pakistan attacked India on 3 December 1971.
  • India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan and defeated Pakistan in 13 days and forced it to surrender.
  • With this, Bangladesh emerged in East Pakistan.
  • Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate this victory.
  • On Vijay Diwas, India remembers the important moment when General Niazi of West Pakistan surrendered with 93000 soldiers to the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh.
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