In a well-organized way, eight Indian veterans left for Dhaka while eight Bangladeshi ‘Mukti Jodhas’ (freedom fighters) flew to Kolkata. They were accompanied by two active officers from each army. These trips were part of the observance of the Vijay Diwas, and therefore, were able to display respect and the spirit of fellowship that developed during their interdependent struggle in the year nineteen seventy-one.
The visiting veterans attended several commemorative activities including the laying of wreaths on war memorial sites, cultural events, and engagement with active service members of armed forces and civilians. These engagements were useful in looking back at the fight and the need to teach the younger co-warriors the importance of what they all stood for in history.
Vijay Diwas serves as a reminder of the successful military campaign that led to the rise of Bangladesh. The 1971 war, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War, was an essential moment in South Asian history, resulting in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
The peculiar relationship between Bangladesh and India is strengthened by the yearly exchange of war veterans, which has become a custom. It emphasizes attention to the freedom and fairness that both nations uphold. In addition to reflecting on their past experiences, the veterans looked forward to a future where the bonds of friendship and cooperation continue to flourish between their countries
