All you need to know about the controversy behind Pakistan Surrender Painting

New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raised in Lok Sabha the issue of relocating the iconic 1971 War picture. In her Zero Hour reference, Ms Gandhi Vadra remembered the role of the Indian Army in the 1971 war and noted that the Iconic picture of Pakistan’s surrender had been removed from the Army Headquarters.

Responding to the row over the removal of the iconic picture depicting Pakistan’s surrender after the 1971 war, the Indian Army has said the painting has been installed at its “most befitting place” – the Manekshaw Centre named after 1971 war hero and Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw.

This installation was done yesterday on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, which marked 43 years of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the birth of Bangladesh.

“On the occasion of #VijayDiwas, #GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS, along with the President #AWWA, Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, installed the iconic 1971 surrender painting to its most befitting place, The Manekshaw Centre, named after the Architect and the Hero of 1971 War, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Senior hierarchy & serving officers of #IndianArmy and #Veterans were present on this occasion,” the Army said in a post on X.

“This painting is a testament to one of the greatest military victories of #IndianArmedForces and the commitment of #India for justice & humanity for all. Its placement at the #ManekshawCentre #NewDelhi will benefit a large audience due to substantial footfall of diverse audience & dignitaries from #India and abroad at this venue,” it said.

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