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Vijay Diwas: 11 Important Facts About India s Victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War
Demonstrators are seen through the national flag as they attend a protest organised by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, a Muslim group, against a new citizenship law, in Mumbai on February 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Prashant Waydande/File)
The war started on December 3, 1971, at a time when the struggle for independence was ongoing in East Pakistan. It ended thirteen days later on December 16 with the unconditional surrender of the Pakistan Army.
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The 1971 Indo-Pak War was one of the defining moments in the history of the subcontinent which resulted in the formation of Bangladesh. It also established the prowess of Indian Armed Forces including the Army, Air Force and Navy.
Here are some important facts to know about the 1971 Indo-Pak War:
1. The conflict was sparked by the Liberation War of Bangladesh following West Pakistanâs ill-treatment of the people and undermining the election results in East Pakistan. The call for secession was officially raised on March 26, 1971, by East Pakistan. Indiaâs then Prime Minister expressed full support for their independence struggle on the very next day.
2. The media had reported widespread genocide against Bengalis, mainly Hindus, at the hands of the Pakistani military, which forced about 10 million people to migrate to neighbouring India. India opened its borders for the Bengali refugees.