In pictures: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan; portraits of all 21 awardees on display

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, a gallery honoring India's 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. This new exhibition replaces colonial-era displays, symbolizing a shift towards celebrating national heroes and their sacrifices in defending the nation. Vijay Diwas commemorates India's 1971 victory and the liberation of Bangladesh.