The 53rd Vijay Diwas was marked by the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army in Kohima, where Governor La Ganesan honored 1971 war veterans and the families of fallen soldiers. The event celebrated the 1971 victory that led to Bangladesh's creation,

President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas, honoring their sacrifices and valor. In a post on X, the President expressed gratitude to the martyrs, stating that their ultimate sacrifice remains a source of inspiration and pride for the nation.

Defence expert Anil Gaur, in September this year, said that it was high time the Pakistan Army stopped matching up with the Indian armed forces or viewed India as an adversary.

Vijay Diwas for the 1971 Liberation War is celebrated nationwide on December 16 to commemorate India's victory against Pakistan in the 13-day war

India played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's independence, offering military support, training the Mukti Bahini (Bangladeshi freedom fighters), and directly intervening to secure its liberation from Pakistan.