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Vijay Diwas 2023: Honouring India's victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war
Updated On: 16 December, 2023 05:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India on December 16 to commemorate India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
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Every year on December 16, India celebrates Vijay Diwas, a momentous occasion in the country`s history. It honours India`s conquest and win over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which finally resulted in Bangladesh`s freedom.
The liberation struggle of the people of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) against the oppressive rule of West Pakistan provided the historical context for this historic victory. A strong independence movement was sparked by the horrors and persecution that the Bengali-speaking people in East Pakistan had to endure. India gave support to the independence struggle during this unrest and offered safety to millions of refugees escaping the fighting.
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