1971 in India

1971 in India was a significant year marked by the culmination of geopolitical tensions, notably leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War and the subsequent India-Pakistan War in December. The conflict, driven by the humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan, resulted in India's intervention to support the Bangladeshi independence movement. The war concluded with a decisive Indian victory, leading to the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Domestically, 1971 saw continued economic challenges alongside efforts to enhance agricultural productivity through the Green Revolution. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, focused on social reforms and national integration, setting the stage for pivotal changes in the subcontinent's political landscape.