PM Modi Heads to Drass: Celebrating 25 Years of Kargil Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will journey to Drass in Ladakh on July 26 to honor the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

On Sunday, Ladakh’s Lt. Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra held a meeting at the secretariat to oversee preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit to the Kargil War Memorial in Drass. The Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh, shared on X that the Hon’ble Lt. Governor had reviewed the arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the memorial.

LG Mishra emphasized the importance of timely completion of all necessary arrangements. He specifically inquired from the GOC of the 8 Mountain Division about the preparations for the Prime Minister’s reception at the Drass Brigade Helipad and directed the concerned officers to ensure all arrangements were completed promptly.

The Ladakh LG also mentioned that he would visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 24, 2024, to inspect the preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit.

In 2022, Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali in Kargil with soldiers, where he laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the 1999 conflict.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the victory of Operation Vijay in 1999. This event marks the end of the Kargil War between India and Pakistan, which began in May 1999. During the conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and militants.

The day honors the bravery of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense of the nation and celebrates the determination and strength of the Indian armed forces. Kargil Vijay Diwas serves as a tribute to their sacrifices and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty and integrity.

This year, the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on July 26.