<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister  Rajnath Singh unveiled an India Post special day cover and a commemorative stamp marking the golden jubilee of India's victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in New Delhi today.  The day is the culmination of year-long 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' celebrations, which began in December last year.  December 16  is celebrated as 'Vijay Diwas' each year to mark the day of surrender and decisive victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistani Armed Forces.The historic victory of 1971 was achieved through the valour, gallantry, and professionalism of the commanders and troops and was result of meticulous planning, dynamic leadership and innovation at multiple echelons.<br />''<br />''The stamp commemorates the iconic event in the history of Indian Subcontinent. As its centrepiece, the Stamp  carries the 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' logo, designed by Lieutenant Commander Kushal Chandrashekhar of the Indian Navy, which was selected during an All India Competition held in October and November last year. The stamp also commemorates the  spirit of jointmanship displayed by the Indian Armed Forces as well as the Indo-Bangla Forces. India Post has been appropriately commemorating historically significant events right from its inception.        <br />''<br />''With the launch of the 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' stamp, India celebrates the professionalism and valour of its Armed Forces and reaffirms its commitment to its old friend and close neighbour, Bangladesh.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Communications  Devusinh Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari and Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and other senior civil and military officials were also present on the occasion.</span><br />