Vijay Diwas 2025: President Draupadi Murmu inaugurates Paramveer Gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday, December 16, inaugurated the Paramvir Gallery, a gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan which houses the portraits of 21 recipients of the Paramvir Chakra. The event was organized on Vijay Diwas to mark the 54th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971 war.

The Param Vir Gallery is a significant transformation of the corridors of Rashtrapati Bhavan, which once displayed portraits of British ADCs. The gallery now displays extraordinary acts of valor and supreme sacrifice by India’s bravest soldiers.

The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military honour, awarded for displaying the most extraordinary acts of gallantry, courage and self-sacrifice during combat.

According to an official statement from the Presidential Secretariat, the mission of the gallery is to educate visitors about our national heroes who defended our country with ‘fearless resolve and invincible spirit’. It is also an initiative to honor the memories of our brave men who have given their lives in the service of the country.

“The initiative to display portraits of Indian national heroes is a meaningful step towards abandoning the colonial mindset and proudly embracing the richness of India’s culture, heritage and timeless traditions,” it said.

On this occasion he also honored PVC award winners and next-of-kin.

In a post on Twitter, the official handle of the President of India shared photos of the occasion, which was attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and other dignitaries.

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Celebrated every year on 16 December, victory Day Celebrate India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war that led to the independence of Bangladesh.

On this occasion, President Murmu also paid heartfelt tribute to the bravehearts. In a post on Twitter, he recalled the valor and patriotism of the armed forces and expressed his deep gratitude towards the Indian Armed Forces.

“on the occasion of victory Day, I pay my humble tribute to the brave sons of Mother India. His courage, bravery and unmatched devotion towards the motherland has always filled the country with pride. His bravery and patriotism will continue to inspire the people of the country. He wrote, the Indian Army’s ‘Empowerment through Indigenization’ initiative reflects its commitment to be prepared for future challenges.

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