Governor Balramji Dass Tandon on Tuesday wished the citizens of Chhattisgarh and the country and Army on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on December 16. Tandon in a message said that he humbly pays homage to the officers and jawans of the Army, Air Force and Navy who laid down their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. The Governor said that Vijay Diwas is a proud day in the history of India and Army who created a new nation-- Bangladesh. The Armed Forces displayed exemplary valour,dedication and high degree of patriotism against Pakistan in 1971. About 92,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered in front of the Indian Army and a new country was born in 1971.