Vijay Diwas: 50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Indo-Pak War

From 16 December (Vijay Diwas), India is celebrating 50 Years of Indo-Pak War, also called ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’.
In December 1971, the Indian Armed Forces secured a decisive and historic victory over Pakistan Army, which led to creation of a Nation - Bangladesh and also resulted in the largest military surrender after the World War – II.
Inaugural event was held at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lit up the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ from the eternal flame of NWM on the occasion.
Four Victory Mashaals (flames) were lit from the Eternal Flame of NWM. These Mashaals will be carried to various parts of the country including to villages of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra Awardees of 1971 War.
Soil from the villages of these Awardees and from areas where major battles were fought in 1971 are being brought to the NWM.
Various commemorative events will be conducted pan-India wherein war Veterans and Veer Naris will be felicitated and events like band displays, seminars, exhibitions, equipment displays, film festivals, conclave and adventure activities are planned.