Yeh dil maange more, says Capt Vikram Batra's brother as he recreates Kargil hero's famous victory message at iconic point
Vishal Batra stood at Point 5140 in Drass on Thursday, he scanned the horizon and shouted "Yeh dil maange more" three times. This act commemorated a famous victory message his twin brother, Capt Vikram Batra, delivered 25 years ago after capturing Tiger Hill during the Kargil War. Capt Batra, a posthumous Param Vir Chakra winner, became a national hero, and Vishal wanted to recreate the moment to feel his brother's spirit at the same barren terrain that witnessed so much bravery.
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The twins were slated to celebrate their 50th birthday together on September 9. Vishal, who closely resembles his brother, visited one of the posts Capt Batra had occupied a quarter of a century ago, seeking to be closer to him during this «special year.»
«After 45 days, I will be a 50-year-old with grey hair, but Vikram will remain young at 25. We shared a strong bond, being identical twins and more like friends,» Vishal told TOI.
He concluded his tribute with the J&K Rifles' war cry «Durga Mata Ki Jai.»
«I travelled to the remote post with permission from the Army Chief of Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who acceded to my special request. Some of the soldiers who had worked with my brother accompanied me,» he said.
«The atmosphere was charged with emotion as I walked through the area and spoke to those who had shared his journey. Each step at the post, which is at an
