Col Alok Mathur After securing an absolute majority in the general elections in East and West Pakistan in early 1971, the Awami League of Pakistan led by Mujib-ur-Rehman asked for greater autonomy for East Pakistan. The military regime of Pakistan responded with a full scale military crackdown, named Operation Search Light under Major General Tikka Khan, killing lakhs of … [Read more...] about The surrender that changed the map of South Asia
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Indo-Pakistan War, 1971: Amid glorious celebrations, painful memories remain
Jaibans Singh “On Vijay Diwas we recall the unwavering courage of our armed forces that resulted in a decisive victory for our nation in the 1971 war. On this special Vijay Diwas, had the honour of lighting the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the National War Memorial,” tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after paying tribute at the National War Memorial, New Delhi on the 50th … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War, 1971: Amid glorious celebrations, painful memories remain