Celebrating 54 Years of Vijay Diwas: PM Modi and National Leaders Honor the Heroes of India's Historic 1971 Victory

Dec 16, 2025 11:51 am CST

On the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national leaders paid tribute to the brave Indian Armed Forces who secured a historic victory in the 1971 war, resulting in Bangladesh's liberation. The commemorations highlighted the soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that led to one of history's largest military surrenders, with 93,000 Pakistani troops laying down arms in just 13 days, reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape.