Vijay Diwas 2023: Here's how the country is celebrating the occasion

On December 16, 1971, Pakistan signed the instrument of surrender in Dhaka, concluding a 13-day conflict during the India-Pakistan War.

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Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.  On the occasion, here are a few lesser-known facts that you must know about this day.  (PTI)

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh pays tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delh. (PTI)

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Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt pays tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, in New Delhi. (PTI)

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Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane pays tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi. (PTI)

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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of Naval Staff R. Hari Kumar and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh pay tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi. (PTI)

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"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people's hearts and our nation's history. India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on 'X'.  (ANI)

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*President Droupadi Murmu with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others attends 'At Home' reception on the eve of Vijay Diwas at Army House in New Delhi. (PTI)

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President Droupadi Murmu graces the Swagat Samahroh, organised on the eve of Vijay Diwas at Army House in New Delhi on Friday. The Samahroh, hosted by Gen Manoj Pande COAS, was also attended by the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, defence minister Rajnath Singh, other distinguished dignitaries, veterans, diplomatic fraternity, sportspersons, eminent personalities and achievers from different walks of life. ( ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY-X)

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Swagat Samahroh, organised on the eve of Vijay Diwas at Army House in New Delhi on Friday. ( ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY-X)