The army celebrated the 52nd Vijay Diwas in Tripura and other northeastern states in which wreath-laying ceremonies and various other events were organized at the war memorials in Agartala, Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl and other places.

In Tripura, to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in the 1971 war, a solemn Vijay Diwas function was organised at the Albert Ekka War memorial on the outskirts of Agartala city by the army.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial by Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, state’s Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, senior army officials and other dignitaries.

“India, with one of the world’s largest armies, achieved a historic victory by liberating Bangladesh, witnessing the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops and officers — the largest military surrender since World War II,” the Governor said.

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Agartala and Guwahati also organised discussions, cultural programmes and a get-together on the occasion.

In Agartala, at the beginning of the programme, Assistant High Commissioner Arif Mohammad hoisted the national flag of Bangladesh at the embassy premises.

In a display of solidarity, written messages from Bangladesh’s top leadership, including the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs, were read out on the occasion.

The guests observed a minute of silence in memory of all martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Great War of Liberation and the guests offered floral tribute to the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Bir Mukti Yuddha awardee of Awal Mia, Shahajan Bhuiya and Himayet Uddin Kalam.

Deputy Speaker of the state Legislative Assembly Ram Prasad Paul, Bangladesh Government High Commissioner Arif Mohammad, former Speaker of Tripura Legislative Assembly Rebati Mohan Das and  Liberation War participant from Tripura, Professor Nihit Deb, who received the Liberation War Award, journalist Swapan Bhattacharya and others were present on the occasion.

As part of the event, a discussion and cultural programmes were organized on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas.