On December 16, 2025, marking the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in honoring the brave soldiers of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, whose courage and sacrifice secured India’s decisive victory and the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistani oppression. PM Modi saluted their steadfast resolve and selfless service on X, calling it a proud moment that inspires generations, while President Droupadi Murmu praised their valour, devotion, and the Army’s self-reliance shown in recent operations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Armed Forces as a global model for humanity’s protection, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the flawless Army-Navy-Air Force coordination that forced the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops in just 13 days. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar termed the triumph a timeless inspiration, as the Indian Army shared rare footage from Kolkata’s Military Tattoo, reaffirming India’s unyielding strategic resolve and national pride.​