NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JULY 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil on Friday to commemorate 25 years of India’s victory in the Kargil war. The prime minister will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to martyrs.
“On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9.20 am and pay homage to the brave-hearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a release.
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- Sacrifices of Soldiers in Kargil War will not go in vain: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
- PM will also virtually carry out first blast of Shinkun La Tunnel Project
- The project will provide all weather connectivity to Leh
On completion it will be the highest tunnel in the world
The PMO said Modi will also be virtually carrying out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project on Friday. “Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1 km long Twin-Tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu – Padum – Darcha Road to provide all weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. Shinkun La tunnel will not only ensure swift and efficient movement of our armed forces and equipment but also foster economic and social development in Ladakh,” it said.
Recently, Ladakh Lt. Governor Brig (Retd) B.D. Mishra reviewed arrangements for Modi’s visit.
The prime minister would participate in the wreath-laying ceremony followed by a visit to the ‘Shaheed Marg’ (Wall of Fame), said General Officer Commanding of 8 Mountain Division, Major General Sachin Malik. He added Modi would sign the visitor’s book and inspect the museum of Kargil War artefacts. The prime minister will sit for the briefing on the Kargil War followed by a group photograph. He would also interact with ‘Veer Naris’ (War Widows) and visit the Veer Bhoomi.
Sacrifices of Soldiers in Kargil War will not go in vain: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has conveyed his felicitations and wishes to all Ranks of the Armed Forces on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War.
In his message, CDS underscored that the supreme sacrifices made by the Bravehearts in Kargil War, will not go in vain. “It will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of not only soldiers but also the youth of the nation,” he said.
Highlighting the uniqueness of the Kargil War, CDS said, there were lessons in the war for not only the military but for all those who deal with national security. He stressed that the lessons learnt by shedding blood must not be forgotten, the mistakes must not be repeated and the right lessons must be reinforced.
Regarding the ongoing reforms in the Armed Forces, Gen Anil Chauhan underlined that the Tri-services are on the threshold of a major reform, that range from organisational, structural, conceptual to cultural. “The underlying aim of these reforms is to improve fighting efficiency and keep the Armed Forces battle ready at all times. We must be prepared to shed the obsolete practices and adopt new ones. The shape and contour of reforms must reflect the uniqueness of the Indian environment and challenges,” he said.
On the occasion, CDS assured the citizens that the Armed Forces remain enthused with new energy as the nation steps into the Amritkaal and are determined to march in step with the rest of the country to make India a ‘Viksit Bharat’
