Last Updated on 26/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach the Kargil War Memorial in Drass today on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. During this, PM Modi will pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Indo-Pakistani War in 1999. The Prime Minister will reach the Kargil War Memorial at around 9.20 am. PM Modi will also visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh today. Let us tell you that Drass is a town located in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh. It is also called the gateway to Ladakh.
A program is to be held in Drass today in memory of the brave soldiers of the Kargil war. Let us tell you that Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26th July. But this time this program is special because it is the silver jubilee (25 years) of Kargil Day. A large number of family members of the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war, bravery award winners and senior officers will be present in it.
Tomorrow, July 26, is a very special day for every Indian. We will celebrate the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay tribute to all those who protect our country. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tribute to our brave heroes. Work will also begin for Shinkun.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2024
Will lay the foundation stone of this important project
PM Modi will today blast the first blast of the strategically important Shinkun La tunnel project. According to a statement issued by the PMO, this project will provide all-weather connectivity to Leh. Let us tell you that once completed, it will be the world’s highest tunnel. This project is 4.1 km long. It is to be constructed at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road. When the project is completed, it will be the world’s highest tunnel. The Shinkun La tunnel is also said to be very important from a strategic point of view. This will ensure fast and efficient movement of armed forces and equipment.
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Why is Kargil Day celebrated?
Let us tell you that the Kargil war with Pakistan was fought from 3 May 1999 to 26 July 1999. The Indian Army won on 26 July. Since then, this date is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas. Before 1999, there was an agreement between India and Pakistan that the soldiers of both the countries will not deploy their soldiers in those areas in winter where there will be snow accumulation.
Kharge saluted the martyrdom
Congratulations to our brave soldiers, their families and all Indians on the occasion of 25th ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.
We bow our heads in tribute to the martyrdom of our heroes who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting our motherland in the Kargil war.
We are proud of his indomitable courage and valour.
Jai Hind.… pic.twitter.com/mLTrU4xnHG
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 26, 2024
527 soldiers had sacrificed their lives
India had followed the agreement made with Pakistan, but Pakistan had captured these hills in winter through deceit. They had reached many important areas including Dras, Tiger Hill and Kargil. Pakistanis had made their inroads in a radius of about 134 km. During the Kargil war, India had lost 527 of its soldiers in 3 months. 1363 soldiers were injured in this war.