By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, March 20: The curtain-raiser to the Swarnim Vijay Varsh (golden victory year) was on Saturday inaugurated at 101 Area.
Talking to newsmen, Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh, informed that the 101 Area, along with the other armed forces of North East, will conduct various commemorative events wherein war veterans will be felicitated.
The purpose of this exercise is to sensitise people on the importance of this year and date.
India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
As December 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the military victory, the nation will celebrate Swarnim Vijay Varsh (golden victory year) through several events across the country.