Vijay Diwas: India's 1971 War Victory, Birth of Bangladesh

• India observes Vijay Diwas annually on December 16, marking its 1971 war victory over Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.
• The 13-day war began on December 3, 1971, due to the crisis in East Pakistan and India's intervention.
• On December 16, 1971, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the Indian Army and Bangladesh's Mukti Bahini in Dhaka.
• Vijay Diwas honors the sacrifice of 3,900 Indian soldiers and symbolizes Bangladesh's freedom.
• Commemorations include ceremonies across India, and a 20-member Bangladeshi delegation will attend the 2025 events.

Why It Matters: It marks India's 1971 victory, honoring sacrifices and Bangladesh's independence.