Kohima, July 26 (MExN): Indian Army commemorated the Rajat Jayanti (25th Anniversary) of Kargil Vijay Diwas with a series of events across Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, and Manipur from July 20 to 26 July. The events included honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Kargil heroes, their families, and the spirit of patriotism and national pride among the people of the North-Eastern states.
In Manipur, Maj Gen Sameer Sharan Kartikeya, GOC Red Shield Division paid homage at the War Memorial in Leimakhong Military Station, Manipur paying floral tribute to the brave hearts who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty for the motherland.
A tree plantation drive, inaugurated by all ranks and families of the garrison was held in the memory of the martyrs. Display of army weapons and equipment, Army band performances, Art and Craft competitions, Football tournament were some highlights. Interaction and felicitation events with war veterans, Veer Naaris and Veer Matas were held at Senapati and Phougakchao.
In Nagaland, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Zakhama Military Station on July 26 in memory of the valour and sacrifice of heroes of Operation Vijay, followed by the felicitation of veterans.
Upper Assam celebrated the day by organizing ‘A Day with Company Commander’ at Kakopathar, Pengri, and Tipong Army camps on July 20. The event included flag hoisting, team-building games, and a screening of a patriotic movie for students, teachers, Ex-Servicemen, and Veer Naris. Tributes were also paid to the parents of Kargil War Hero Captain Jintu Gogoi, Vir Chakra, on July 19 at their residence in Golaghat, Assam.
At Agartala, the Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated with multiple events. A felicitation ceremony honouring 12 Veer Naris and Veer Matas was held on July 20. A patriotic movie was screened and lectures on July 25 for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 GC CRPF, Delhi World Public School, Don Bosco School, and Auxilium Girls School. The campaign concluded at Agartala on July 26 with a wreath-laying ceremony at Albert Ekka Park, where Army officials and dignitaries paid tribute to the brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
“The events organized by the Indian Army fostered national pride and highlighted the Indian Army’s enduring legacy of courage and dedication,” stated a press release issued by PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
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