Indian Army Relocates Iconic 1971 Pakistan Surrender Painting
The painting, a symbol of India's victory in the 1971 war, has been moved to the Manekshaw Centre, sparking debate over its removal from Army Headquarters.
- The Indian Army announced that the 1971 Pakistan surrender painting has been installed at the Manekshaw Centre on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
- The painting depicts the historic signing of the Instrument of Surrender by Pakistan's Lt Gen A.A.K. Niazi and India's Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora during the 1971 war.
- Its removal from the Army Headquarters and replacement with a new artwork titled 'Karm Kshetra' has led to criticism from veterans and political figures, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
- 'Karm Kshetra' features imagery of Pangong Tso, Chanakya, and mythological elements alongside modern military systems, reflecting India's strategic capabilities along the Line of Actual Control with China.
- The Army defended the relocation, stating the Manekshaw Centre, named after 1971 war hero Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, is a fitting venue for the painting to reach a broader audience.
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Hindustan Times 