**Executive Summary**
This document reports on the commemoration of Vijay Diwas 2025 on December 16, 2025, at the Southern Command War Memorial in Pune. The event marked the 54th anniversary of India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and included a wreath-laying ceremony, felicitation of veterans and Veer Naris, and interaction with Army Commander, serving personnel, veterans and Veer Naris. The observance was led by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vijay Diwas Commemoration:**
* Vijay Diwas 2025 was commemorated with customary military solemnity and dignity at the Southern Command War Memorial, Pune, on 16 December 2025
* Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth led the observance, which was attended by serving personnel and veterans of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
* **Wreath-Laying Ceremony:**
* A wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at the War Memorial.
* Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth laid a commemorative wreath on behalf of all ranks of Southern Command.
* This paid homage to soldiers, airmen, and sailors who sacrificed in defence of the nation.
* **Felicitation Ceremony:**
* Veterans who participated in the 1971 War were felicitated.
* Veer Naris were also honored.
* The felicitation acknowledged their distinguished service, contribution, courage, resilience and enduring sacrifice.
* **Concluding Interaction:**
* The commemoration concluded with an interaction between the Army Commander, serving personnel, Veer Naris and veterans at the Southern Command Museum lawns.
* This reinforced the enduring bond between generations of soldiers and families.
**Impact Analysis**
**Veterans and Veer Naris**
* **Impact:** Honored and recognized for their service and sacrifice.
* **Action Required:** Accept the felicitation and participate in the interaction to reinforce bonds with the armed forces.
**Serving Personnel of Indian Army, Air Force and Navy**
* **Impact:** Participate in the commemoration and show solidarity with veterans and Veer Naris.
* **Action Required:** Attend and support the event to maintain traditions and honor the legacy of service.
Key Entities Referenced
Vijay Diwas: Annual commemoration of India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War
Southern Command: Command of the Indian Army responsible for the geographical region that was the site of the Vijay Diwas event.
1971 Indo-Pakistan War: The war which Vijay Diwas commemorates.
Pune: Location of the Southern Command War Memorial, where the Vijay Diwas event was held.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry overseeing the armed forces. This article is released by the ministry.
Ministry of Defence
Southern command commemorates vijay diwas
2025 with solemn wreath-laying, veteran and
veer nari felicitation at Pune
प्रव तथ: 16 DEC 2025 2:45PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune, 16 December 2025
Vijay Diwas 2025 was commemorated with customary military solemnity and dignity at the Southern
Command War Memorial, Pune, on 16 December 2025, marking 54 years of India’s decisive victory in the
1971 Indo–Pakistan War. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Southern Command, led the observance in the presence of serving personnel and veterans of the Indian
Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.The central event of the commemoration was a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, during
which Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth laid a commemorative wreath on behalf of all ranks of Southern Command,
paying homage to the brave soldiers, airmen and sailors who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the
nation’s sovereignty and freedom. A solemn silence was observed as a mark of collective remembrance
and gratitude to the martyrs of the 1971 War.
As part of the Vijay Diwas observances, veterans, including those who participated in the 1971 War, were
felicitated in recognition of their distinguished service and contribution to one of India’s greatest military
victories. Veer Naris were also honoured during the ceremony, acknowledging their courage, resilience
and enduring sacrifice, which remain integral to the Armed Forces’ ethos. The felicitation underscored the
Indian Army’s enduring commitment to honoring its veterans and war widows and to preserving the
legacy of courage, duty and sacrifice across generations.The commemoration concluded with an interaction between the Army Commander, serving personnel,
Veer Naris and veterans at the Southern Command Museum lawns, adjacent to the War Memorial,
reinforcing the enduring bond between generations of soldiers and families united by a shared legacy of
service, sacrifice and victory.
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