He described NWM as a living symbol of the sacrifice made by the heroes.
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Stating that the nation will forever remain indebted to the brave martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial (NWM), here today.
After paying homage and laying a wreath at NWM, the defence minister expressed heartfelt gratitude to the bravehearts on behalf of the nation, in his remarks in the visitors’ book. He stated that Kargil Vijay will forever remain a unique example of bravery for the future generations.
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He described NWM as a living symbol of the sacrifice made by the heroes.
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Later, in a post on X, the defence minister remembered the extraordinary courage, grit and determination displayed by the bravehearts in defending the nation’s honour in the toughest of terrains.
“Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. India shall remain forever indebted to their service,” he said.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani also laid a wreath and paid homage to the bravehearts at the NWM.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ which was led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.
The walk which was organized in Dras saw the participation of over 1,000 youth, serving and retired Armed Forces personnel, families of the fallen heroes, and civil society members. Covering a distance of 1.5 kilometers, the padyatra commenced from Himabass Public High School, Dras, and concluded at Government Higher Secondary School, Bhimbet.
Later, the two Ministers, accompanied by 100 youth volunteers, proceeded to the Kargil War Memorial. Seth laid a wreath and paid homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in 1999. In a post on X, the minister exuded confidence that the stories of valour and sacrifice of the brave soldiers will continue to be an inspiration to the future generations. “The sacrifice of the bravehearts will forever keep the lamp of patriotism burning in the heart of every Indian,” he said.
In his remarks the CDS said, Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds every Indian of the unparalleled bravery, tenacity and patriotism of our valiant soldiers who fought fearlessly to safeguard the territorial integrity of our nation, as also, the bitter truth of Pakistan’s betrayal…
“Our adversaries will continue to test our resolve, but the legacy of Kargil reminds us that jointness, preparedness and unwavering courage – proven once again by the success of Operation Sindoor, will always triumph over enemy’s deceit and aggression…”.
The Chief of the Naval Staff stated that the legacy forged by the bravehearts stands as a testament to the spirit of ‘Service before Self’ and unwavering devotion to the service of the nation.
“Your sacrifice will remain a beacon of inspiration, not only for future citizens of our country but also for those who choose to serve in the Defence Forces with ‘Duty-Honour-Courage!’” he added.
The Chief of the Air Staff termed NWM as a sacred symbol of national remembrance and gratitude, immortalising the legacy of the fallen heroes whose valour continues to inspire all ranks of the Indian Armed Forces.
He stated that the Indian Air Force remains committed to defend the sovereignty of our Nation and uphold the proud traditions of courage, honour and duty exemplified by the bravehearts.
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