President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, December 16, 2025. The new gallery honours India’s highest military heroes and marks a shift from colonial symbols to national pride.

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•  Param Vir Dirgha inaugurated on Vijay Diwas, December 16, 2025
•  Gallery opened by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
•  Displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees
•  Dedicated to India’s highest acts of wartime bravery
•  Aims to educate visitors about supreme military sacrifice
•  Serves as memorial and public awareness space
•  Replaces colonial-era portraits of British aides-de-camp
•  Symbolises move away from colonial legacy
•  Reflects growing focus on national pride and valour