Vijay Diwas Observed at Lunglei War Memorial

Lunglei | December 16, 2025: Vijay Diwas, commemorating India’s victory in the 1971 India–Pakistan War, was observed today at the War Memorial in Lunglei.

The programme was organised under the aegis of the Lunglei District Sainik Office, with participation from personnel of the 20 Assam Rifles, officers and cadets of 2 Mizo Battalion National Cadet Corps (NCC), and members of the Mizoram Ex-Services League (MESL), Lunglei. The solemn observance paid tribute to the brave martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation and honoured the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces.

Lunglei District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer, Maj. Rebecca L. Chhakchhuak (Retd), delivered the opening address, followed by a brief account of the significance of Vijay Diwas presented by the 2 Mizo Battalion NCC. The National Anthem was sung, after which floral tributes were laid at the War Memorial in honour of the martyrs by the Commanding Officer of 2 Mizo Bn NCC, Col. Sagar K. Mohanty; ECHS Officer-in-Charge, Col. Arun Sharma (Retd); Commanding Officer, 20 Assam Rifles, Col. Jaswinder; District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer, Maj. Rebecca L. Chhakchhuak (Retd); the President of MESL Lunglei; and several officers and ex-servicemen.

Vijay Diwas is observed every year on December 16 to mark India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan, which led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation. The day also commemorates the unparalleled bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, which culminated in the surrender of approximately 93,000 Pakistani troops in Dhaka.

During the 1971 India–Pakistan War (Bangladesh Liberation War), around 320 courageous soldiers from Mizoram served with distinction under various regiments and corps of the Indian Army. Of these, 11 soldiers attained martyrdom and about 24 sustained injuries during the conflict.

The Lunglei War Memorial, established in 2000, is located at Chanmari locality in the heart of Lunglei town. It bears the names of 103 soldiers who laid down their lives in the World War II and five personnel who were martyred during insurgency-related operations. The memorial is maintained by the Lunglei District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Office.