HON’BLE GOVERNOR OF UTTARAKHAND, PAID HOMAGE TO THE FALLEN SOLDIERS AT CHEEDBAGH SHAURYA STHAL
Friday, 26 Jul 2024
Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, PVSM,UYSM,AVSM,VSM (Retd), Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen soldiers, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice for the nation in a solemn wreath laying ceremony organized by Uttarakhand Sub Area at Cheedbagh Shaurya Sthal, Dehradun to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The ceremony honored the valor and sacrifices of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War and laid down their lives in service to the nation.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26th July to mark the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War (Operation Vijay) and to pay homage to our bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The nation acknowledges the steadfast resolve and unparalleled courage of its soldiers.
The ceremony was also attended by Maj Gen R Prem Raj, General Officer Commanding, Uttarakhand Sub Area, along with senior Naval and Airforce officers, JCOs and soldiers from Dehradun Station. Veterans from the three Services and NCC Cadets were also present, demonstrating their respect and commitment to the legacy of the Kargil heroes.
Hon’ble Governor also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of remembering the bravery and dedication of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. He also emphasised that the nation and the armed forces are always standing with the Veer Naris, ESMs and their dependents. He also underlined the importance of modernising the armed forces in view of the past battles fought. He urged everyone to draw inspiration from their heroic deeds and to strive for the honour and security of the country.
The event marking 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas concluded with a resolve by all attendees to emulate the courage and dedication of the Kargil heroes and to uphold the values and honour of the nation.
All stations of Uttrakhand Sub Area are celebrating 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas across multiple stations in the state. In this series, a “Samman Samaroh” is being organised at RIMC on 27 July where the Military Symphony Band will perform and Veer Naris will be falicitated.
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