NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, JULY 26
Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti, the silver jubilee of India’s victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan, was celebrated with great pride and fervour by the Chennai Military Station. A wreath-laying ceremony was also organised on the occasion at the Victory Memorial here on Friday.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we proudly salute our heroes- the brave sons and daughters of Bharat Mata who made their ultimate sacrifices defending Her honour. It is also a national celebration of our glorious victory over Pakistan when our brave soldiers chased away the enemy army who… pic.twitter.com/OFJZGV0c6z
— LOK BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@lokbhavan_tn) July 26, 2024
“The occasion marks the 25th anniversary of the Indian Army’s glorious victory in the Kargil War, a conflict that is a reminiscence of undaunted bravery and courage of the Bravehearts who inscribed a golden chapter in history with their blood and supreme sacrifice,” a press statement issued by the Defence PRO said.
Senior-most officials from the tri-services and Indian Coast Guard in the Station, joined along to pay respects at the War Memorial, Chennai. Kargil War heroes, Veterans and Veernaris also paid respects to the fallen heroes by laying wreaths. pic.twitter.com/ofFr3GJeji
— Defence PRO Chennai (@Def_PRO_Chennai) July 26, 2024
In a solemn ceremony organised at the Victory Memorial, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and General Officer Commanding-Dakshin Bharat Area of Indian Army, Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar laid wreaths at the Victory Memorial and paid homage to the brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Governor RN Ravi interacted with the Kargil War heroes, veterans and veernaris after the solemn ceremony. NCC students also attended the event to celebrate the victory of the Armed forces.
“Senior most officials from the tri-services and Indian Coast Guard in the Station, joined along to pay respects at the War Memorial. Kargil War heroes, veterans and Veernaris of Dakshin Bharat Area , who came together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the gallant soldiers who fought in the conflict leading to a resounding victory for India.” the release added.