Dras: The 23rd anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ comprised a series of events and activities undertaken by Army, Air Force and civil individuals and organization as a mark of honour and commemoration of the saga of bravery exhibited during the war, a defense spokesman said in a statement issued here today.
Events in the afternoon of 25th July 2022 commenced with the flagging in of the Joint Services Bicycle Rally by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command at the Kargil War Memorial, the spokesman said, adding, the rally had been flagged off from National War Memorial, New Delhi on 02 July 2022 and entered Ladakh via Rohtang Pass on 12 July 2022.
He said a solemn ‘Homage Ceremony’ was organised at the Kargil War Memorial. This comprised the briefing on the battles of Operation Vijay, rendition of patriotic songs by Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Fusion Band and prayers for the eternal peace of our bravehearts by the Religious Teachers.
The spokesman further said that the battles fought in Dras, Kargil and Batalik sectors during Operation Vijay are a testimony to the valour and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers.
“The Veer Naaris, Next of Kins, War Heroes and all the invitees witnessed a narration of these battles at Lamochen View Point on 25 July 2022. The briefing took the listeners through the annals of history, to the period of June & July 1999, when the fiercest of battles were fought by Indian soldiers,” he said.
The event was presided over by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command and graced by 14 Veer Naris 02 Veer Matas and 10 War Heroes along with a number of veterans and serving officers, said the spokesman.
Meanwhile, Lt Governor J&K, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the gallantry of the martyrs and heroes of Kargil war on the eve of “Kargil Vijay Diwas”.
“I salute the valour and courage of our immortal heroes who fought till their last breath to protect the sovereignty and integrity of our great Nation, and recaptured territory of our motherland in Kargil from the enemy”, said the Lt Governor.
On 26th July, 1999, the whole world witnessed the unparalleled courage of our brave soldiers who overcame the challenges of impossible peaks and displayed the might of the country.
I pay homage to those self-sacrificing and devoted sons of Maa Bharti. I also salute the undeterred courage of the families of our bravehearts, said the Lt Governor.
