Parakram Diwas celebration

Importance of Parakram Diwas:

• It is observed to mark the 51st anniversary of India's victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war.
• The Longewala battle between India and Pakistan in 1971 was one of the biggest and most decisive battles.
• On the night of 04/05 Dec 1971, Pakistan forces comprising 4000 soldiers, T-59 & Sherman tanks, and a medium artillery battery attacked Longewala border post held by 23 PUNJAB.
• Inspite of being outnumbered, Indian soldiers gallantly held the post and requisitioned support of IAF.
• At the dawn of 5th Dec 1971, the Hunter aircraft based at Jaisalmer wreaked havoc on the Pakistani troops with their devastating fire power.

 

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Q1) What is the significance of Parakram Diwas?

The Indian government in 2021 declared that the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian freedom fighter, will be celebrated annually as "Parakram Diwas". The decision was taken to honour the contributions of Bose towards India's freedom struggle.

Source: All India Radio