PM Modi in Kargil to commemorate 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

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PM Modi in Kargil to commemorate 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

 



PM Modi also announced that work will begin on the Sinkung La Tunnel project to improve all-weather connectivity to Leh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that as part of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, he will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 to pay his last respects to the brave people who fell in action.

The Kargil War Memorial, also known as the Drass War Memorial, is a memorial built by the Indian Army to honour the soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. The memorial is located at Drass in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the border between India and Pakistan.

Posted on X (formerly Twitter) PM Modi said that the day is special for all Indians. "Today is a day to pay tribute to all those who defended our country. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tribute to our brave heroes."

He also announced that work will begin on the Sinkun La Tunnel project to improve connectivity to Leh in all weather conditions, especially during harsh winters. The project involves the construction of a 4.1 km long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nim-Padum-Darcha road.

Once completed, the tunnel will be the tallest tunnel in the world. It will enable quick and smooth movement of troops and other defence equipment across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the India-China border. The project will also boost economic and social development in Ladakh.

Earlier in the day, Army Chief Gen Anil Chouhan said the sacrifices of soldiers in the 1999 Kargil war "were not in vain." "They will provide inspiration and motivation not only to future generations of soldiers but also to the youth of the country," he said. He also conveyed his wishes to members of all ranks of the armed forces, according to a defence ministry statement.


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July 26, 2024 at 08:20AM

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