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Srinagar: In consonance with the ongoing celebrations for ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, the Lolab Valley in North Kashmir celebrated ‘Vijay Diwas’ on Thursday by organising several events across the valley.
Various commemorative events such as ‘Vijay Diwas Drawing and Poster Making Competition’, ‘Patriotic Dance Competition’, ‘Patriotic Song Singing Competition’, ‘Screening of Documentary on Victory of India in 1971 War’ and ‘Tiranga Rally by Local Youth’ etc were organised in the Lolab valley.
Large number of people from all walks of life across the valley participated in the event with enthusiasm and zeal. The patriotic pride on the faces of youth and children were seen during the Tiranga rally.
India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. This entire year marked the celebrations of the 50th anniversary year (Swarnim Vijay Varsh) celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971.
Entire Lolab valley remembered the supreme sacrifices of soldiers killed during the Victory in 1971 War and pay tribute to our martyrs. Over three hundred people from all age group attended the event.
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