Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: PM Modi commemorates fallen soldiers as celebrations begin in Ladakh
Narendra Modi paid his heartfelt tributes to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the 1999 Kargil war, leading India to victory over Pakistan. In a tweet in Hindi, the Prime Minister highlighted that Kargil Vijay Diwas serves as a reminder of the extraordinary valour displayed by India's unparalleled warriors, who will forever serve as a source of inspiration to the nation's people. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid homage to Kargil war heroes, laying a wreath at the Dras war memorial.
As reported by PTI, the two-day commemoration event to observe Vijay Diwas and honour the sacrifice of the 559 soldiers in the 1999 Kargil war commenced in a solemn ceremony here on Tuesday. From Lamochen viewpoint, war heroes and the families of the fallen soldiers gathered to pay tribute to the brave souls. The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
A cultural program followed, graced by the presence of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande. In the evening, heartfelt tributes were offered at the Kargil War Memorial, attended by the Army chief, as well as numerous present and former top army officers. In a touching gesture to honour the supreme sacrifice of the soldiers during 'Operation Vijay,' 559 lamps were lit at the Veer Bhoomi, each symbolizing a soldier.
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