‘Vijay Diwas’ was observed in Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar on 16 Dec 2020 to commemorate India’s military victory over Pakistan in the war of 1971 and the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. It also highlights the importance and the role of Indian Armed Forces in 1971 war.
On this special day, a webinar was conducted by the NCC Coy of Sainik School Balachadi. The event started with the laying of wreath on ‘Shourya Stambh – the war memorial of martyrs’ by the Chief Guest Group Captain Ravinder Singh, Principal, Sainik School Balachadi.
The history and importance of ‘Vijay Diwas’ was presented through webinar by Cadet Neel Patel and Cadet Viraj Trivedi under the guidance of T/OS Sunil Kumar, ANO, Sainik School Balachadi NCC Coy. Other cadets attended the webinar through video conference.
The Chief Guest in his address shared that school is a platform where cadets can learn about the glorious history of our armed forces and the war fought by them. He advised cadets to remember the sacrifice of the soldiers who laid their lives to uphold the integrity of the nation and pay them tributes on such occasions.