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Aizawl, the 16th Decembe, 2024: Joining the nationwide observation of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, Mizoram observed the Vijay Diwas at the War Memorial, Treasury Square, Aizawl, this morning at 8:00 AM. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati led the floral tributes to pay homage and respect to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

As part of the Vijay Diwas commemoration, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati led the ceremony by laying a wreath at the War Memorial in honor of the martyrs. Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma, Home Minister Pu K. Sapdanga; Lt. Col. Clement Lalhmingthanga (Retd.), MLA & President, MESL; Padma Shree Hav Lalbiakthanga, President, World War-II Veterans Association; Pu Vanlalmawia, Home Secretary; Pi Meenu Chaudhary, IGP (Intelligence); Brig. Girish Upadhyay, SM, VSM, DIG of 23 Sector Assam Rifles; Er. Lalhriatpuia, Aizawl DC; Pu Rex Zarzoliana Vanchhawng, Aizawl SP and other dignitaries followed the Governor in paying tribute for the fallen soldiers by laying wreaths at the War Memorial.

On December 16, 1971, at Ramna Race Course, now Suhrawardy Udyan, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora, leading the Allied Forces (comprising Indian troops and Mukti Bahini), accepted the surrender of the Chief of the Pakistan Forces, Lt. Gen. Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 Pakistani troops. This decisive victory in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 led to the liberation of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh. To commemorate this historic victory, Vijay Diwas is observed annually on December 16 across India and Bangladesh, honoring the sacrifices and valor of those who fought in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.