Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – The celebration of 54th Anniversary of Vijay Diwas – Whole Dude

Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan War:

**16 December, Vijay Diwas. New Delhi: I pay tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

I coined the phrase Whole Tribute to pay my tributes to the young Tibetan soldiers who were injured and who gave their precious lives in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. Their participation is generally ignored by the news media as well as the Ministry of Defence.

India marked the 54th Vijay Diwas with a wreath-laying ceremony at New Delhi’s National War Memorial, celebrating the Indian Armed Forces’ significant triumph in the 1971 conflict. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and top military leaders, including CDS Chief General Anil Chauhan and COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, attended to honor the valorous soldiers.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on Vijay Diwas, remembered the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Shri Modi said that their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected the nation and etched a moment of pride in India’s history.

**Friday, 16 December 2022, Vijay Diwas. New Delhi: India’s Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

The Prime Minister noted that Vijay Diwas stands as a salute to their valour and a reminder of their unmatched spirit, adding that the heroism of the soldiers continues to inspire generations of Indians.

The Prime Minister said;

“On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history. This day stands as a salute to their valour and a reminder of their unmatched spirit. Their heroism continues to inspire generations of Indians.”

**16 December 2021 Vijay Diwas. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, December 16, 2022 paid tributes to the armed forces personnel who played a significant role in ensuring India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas and said the country will always be indebted to them. In a tweet, Modi said, “On Vijay Diwas, I pay tribute to all the brave armed forces personnel who ensured India an extraordinary victory in the 1971 war.” The country will be indebted to the armed forces for their role in keeping the country safe.

***Swarnim Vijay Diwas Tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi for her leadership role in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.***

I take this golden opportunity to acknowledge the leadership role of Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh. I have first-hand knowledge of her stewardship for she approved the battle plan code-named Operation Eagle which initiated the liberation with direct military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Her initiative was very critical and she balanced the opposition and the resistance exerted by the United States.

Swarnim Vijay Diwas Tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Operation Eagle is the code name for the military action that initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh on November 03, 1971 with strikes on the enemy military posts in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

I also pay my tributes to all the fallen heroes of the War including the membres of Special Frontier Force, Establishment No. 22, now known as Vikas Regiment.