Prime Minister Modi To Commemorate 25 Years Of Kargil Victory In Ladakh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh on July 26 to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He will visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.

Details Of The Visit

Lt Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra is overseeing the preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit. On July 23, the Special Protection Group (SPG) will arrive to coordinate with the Army, police, and civil administration for the visit.

On July 24, Lt Governor Mishra will inspect the arrangements at the Kargil War Memorial. The celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas will take place from July 24 to July 26 in Drass, Kargil district.

Schedule for July 26

• Morning: PM Modi will land at the Drass Brigade Helipad and will be welcomed by army officials.
• Before the Ceremony: He will rest in a green room at the helipad.
• At the Memorial: Modi will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial and visit the ‘Shaheed Marg’ (Wall of Fame). He will also sign the visitor’s book and tour the Kargil War Museum, where he will see various war artifacts.
• Briefing: The Prime Minister will receive a briefing on the Kargil War.
• Interactions: He will meet with war widows, known as ‘Veer Naris,’ and visit Veer Bhoomi.
• Virtual Inauguration: Modi will inaugurate the ‘Shinku La Tunnel’ virtually.
• Group Photograph: He will also take part in a group photograph.

Arrangements and Security

Major General Sachin Malik from the 8 Mountain Division will manage the arrangements for the visit. The meeting covered security measures, the reception at the helipad, the motorcade process, and the schedule for the memorial visit.

In summary, PM Modi’s visit to Ladakh for the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas will be marked by a series of ceremonies and events, including a visit to the Kargil War Memorial, a wreath-laying ceremony, and interactions with war widows. The visit will be a significant occasion to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War.