Vijay Diwas: Indian Army to celebrate the 1971 victory
The Indian Army etched its name in the annals of military history with a spectacular victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. 93,000 members of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms, the largest military surrender since World War II. The historic day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas.
The Indian Army will mark 52 years of India’s historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. On Vijay Diwas, the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, based in Fort William, Kolkata, will organize a special event. Indian Army 1971 war veterans, gallantry awardees and their next of kin (NOK) along with delegates or ‘Mukti Jodha’ from Bangladesh will be invited for this four-day ceremony.
This grand event is organized to commemorate the glorious legacy of the Indian Army and its spectacular victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Ceremonies during the event will be held under the leadership of Lt. Gen. RP Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Officer-in-Charge, Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Command.
Apart from the recipients of Indian Army gallantry awards like Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, which are awarded for conspicuous acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, senior veterans, military top brass and several distinguished dignitaries were honored and invited to the event.
Among those who have been invited as NOK recipients of bravery awards are Mrs. Santosh Kumud Kumar, W/o Late. Captain Kumud Kumar, VrC, and Ms. Veena Vashisht, without delay. Colonel Satish Kumar Vaishsht, VrC. Captain Kumud Kumar and Colonel SK Vashisht both were awarded the Vir Chakra in Operation Cactus Lily in 1971 war and belong to the famous 2nd Battalion Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army.
A similarly distinguished delegation of ‘Mukti Jodhas’ of Bangladesh who participated in the 1971 war was also invited to the event to meet the Indian delegation and commemorate the historic day of liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan by the Indian armed forces.
Among other ceremonies, the four-day celebration will include a ‘Military Tattoo’ where fighter jets and helicopter gunships will enthrall Indian war veterans, ‘Mukti Jodhas’ and the public of Kolkata witnessing an ariel display of the might of the Indian Army.
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Source: HIS Education