Agartala, Dec. 14 -- Young schoolchildren in Agartala came together on Sunday to participate in the 54th Vijay Diwas celebrations, marking India's historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. The Indian Army organised a large-scale painting competition at the Albert Ekka War Memorial, aiming to inspire patriotism and awareness of the nation's military heritage among the younger generation.

The competition, themed "1971 Indo-Pak War: The Saga of Valour", witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 400 children aged between 6 and 14 years. Students from 13 schools across Agartala competed in four age categories, showcasing their creativity through colourful depictions of courage, sacrifice and national pride associated with the 197...