25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM to pay tribute to war heroes at Drass on July 26

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark the 25th Kargil Diwas by visiting Drass in Ladakh and paying homage at the Kargil War memorial to the fallen heroes of the 1999 conflict.
The grand celebrations to mark the 'Rajat Jyanti' of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war are scheduled to be conducted at Drass in Kargil district from July 24 to 26.
"PM will land at Drass Brigade Helipad on the morning of July 26, 2024 and will be received by army officials at the Helipad. PM would take rest in the green room before departing for the Kargil War Memorial," officials said.
They said that Prime Minister will participate in the wreath-laying ceremony followed by the visit to the Shaheed Marg (Wall of Fame).
They also informed that the PM would sign on the visitor’s book and inspect the museum of Kargil War artefacts.
"PM Modi will also sit for the briefing on the Kargil War followed by a group photograph," they said .
They added that the PM would also interact with Veer Naris (War Widows) and visit the Veer Bhoomi.
They further informed that the PM would inaugurate the Shinku La Tunnel virtually and will also address the gatherings and then depart from the Kargil War Memorial.
Earlier in day, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), held a meeting to discuss the arrangements for the visit of Prime Minister.
He informed the Departmental Secretaries/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Police and Army officials that the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi would be visiting the Kargil War Memorial at Drass on 26th July, 2024 to attend the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
He discussed several points with the concerned officers, viz. Security arrangements at Drass Helipad; reception at the Helipad; necessary arrangements for the motorcade; procedure for the wreath-laying ceremony at Kargil War Memorial; interaction with Veer Naris (War Widows) and preparation of the green room at the Helipad, etc.
He inquired from the GOC of 8 Mountain Division about the arrangements for the PM's reception at Drass Brigade Helipad. He directed concerned officers to complete all necessary arrangements in a timely manner.
He said that he would visit the Kargil War Memorial at Drass on 24th July, 2024 to inspect the arrangements for the PM’s visit.
India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 every year to mark the anniversary of the Indian Army's victory against Pakistan on this day in 1999, after more than 60 days of armed conflict on the highlands of Kargil in Ladakh.
Indian armed forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay, the military campaign with which Indian troops recaptured the mountain heights occupied by the Pakistani army.

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