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

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)