India's Triumph in 1971 Redrew South Asia's Map: Statement
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The 1971 Indo-Pakistan war came to a conclusion on December 16 of that year after 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the Indian Armed Forces, leading to the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
India's triumph over Pakistan in the 1971 war reshaped India's military history and redrew South Asia's map, the Indian Army said in a post on Tuesday commemorating Vijay Diwas (Victory Day), the anniversary of the country's victory over its arch-rival and neighbour.
In a post titled 'Vijay Diwas: The Eternal Story of the 1971 War', the Indian Army stated on the social media platform X that Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India's historic and decisive victory over Pakistani Forces.
In a post titled 'Vijay Diwas: The Eternal Story of the 1971 War', the Indian Army stated on the social media platform X that Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India's historic and decisive victory over Pakistani Forces.
"It was a victory where the Mukti Bahini and the Indian Armed Forces fought shoulder-to-shoulder, together giving the Bangladesh Liberation struggle its decisive thrust toward freedom. A triumph that reshaped India's military history, redrew the map of South Asia and gave birth to a new nation – Bangladesh," the Army stressed.
It further highlighted the extraordinary courage, indomitable spirit and exceptional skill of the Indian Armed Forces.
"In just 13 days, the Indian Armed Forces displayed extraordinary courage, unshakable resolve and exceptional military skill, culminating in the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers – one of the largest military surrenders in global history," the post added.
Notably, the 1971 war is widely regarded as independent India's greatest military triumph.
"In just 13 days, the Indian Armed Forces displayed extraordinary courage, unshakable resolve and exceptional military skill, culminating in the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers – one of the largest military surrenders in global history," the post added.
Notably, the 1971 war is widely regarded as independent India's greatest military triumph.
