Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir by organising programmes at memorials and public places to pay tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.
BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by MLA Ch Vikram Randhawa and former councillor Surjit Pappu Choudhary, felicitated Honorary Subedar Major Kamal Singh for his role during the Kargil conflict.
According to the party, Kamal Singh, son of Subedar Parmatam Singh of the 13th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, was part of the assault team that captured the strategically important Tololing Peak during operations on June 12-13, 1999, and later led the attacking team during the capture of Point 5140 on June 19, 1999. The party also acknowledged the military service of his father, who fought in the 1962 and 1971 wars.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said Kargil Vijay Diwas was a reminder of the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the armed forces. He said the soldiers’ commitment to defending the country’s territorial integrity under difficult conditions continued to inspire the nation.
Sharma also said the welfare and empowerment of the armed forces and ex-servicemen had remained a priority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Randhawa said the sacrifices of Kargil war heroes should inspire the younger generation to serve the nation with dedication and patriotism, while Choudhary said the courage of Indian soldiers would always be remembered with pride.
Expressing gratitude after being honoured, Kamal Singh said the recognition belonged to all soldiers who fought in the Kargil War and to their families.
