Kolkata's Victoria Memorial Lights Up With Laser And Sound Show On Vijay Diwas. SEE PICS

Army veterans, citizens, the armed forces, politicians, and the government pay tribute to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by these soldiers.

Cultural Program At Victoria Memorial Hall On The Occasion Of Vijay Diwas

On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army Eastern Command hosts a cultural performance as well as a light and sound show at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, West Bengal. (Image Source: Twitter/@BengalGovernor)

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose attended a cultural event and light and sound show at Victoria Memorial. (Image Source: Twitter/@BengalGovernor)

Laser show at Victoria Memorial during the Vijay Diwas celebrations, in Kolkata. On December 16, Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, commemorates the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the independence of Bangladesh. (Image Source: PTI)

On this day 51 years ago, India declared victory when Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender. (Image Source: Twitter/@BengalGovernor)

When the conflict ended, Bangladesh earned independence. The 1971 war affected relations between the United States and India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in South Asia. (Image Source: Twitter/@BengalGovernor)

Martyrs who lost their life to defend their country are commemorated. On December 16, 1971, India and Pakistan finished their 13-day conflict. As a result, Bangladesh was founded as a new country. In Bangladesh, the day is also known as Bijoy Dibos, or Victory Day. (Image Source: Twitter/@BengalGovernor)