Kohima: The Indian Army commemorated the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with a series of events across Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, and Manipur from July 20 to July 26, 2024.
These events honoured the bravery and sacrifice of Kargil heroes, their families, and fostered patriotism and national pride among the people of the North-Eastern states.
In Manipur, Major General Sameer Sharan Kartikeya, GOC Red Shield Division, paid homage at the War Memorial in Leimakhong Military Station with a floral tribute to the brave hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
The commemoration included a tree plantation drive by all ranks and families of the garrison in memory of the martyrs. Children experienced an enthralling display of army weapons and equipment, and an Army band performance filled with patriotic tunes mesmerized the audience.
Art and craft competitions allowed children to express their feelings about the Kargil War, while a football tournament held in Moirang, Bishnupur, from July 23 to 26, added to the celebrations. Interaction and felicitation events with war veterans, Veer Naaris, and Veer Matas were held in Senapati and Phougakchao.
In Nagaland, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony took place at Zakhama Military Station on July 26 in memory of the valor and sacrifice of heroes of Operation Vijay, followed by the felicitation of veterans.
Upper Assam celebrated the day with ‘A Day with Company Commander’ events at Kakopathar, Pengri, and Tipong Army camps on July 20. The events included flag hoisting, team-building games, and a screening of a patriotic movie for students, teachers, Ex-Servicemen, and Veer Naaris. Tributes were also paid to the parents of Kargil War Hero Captain Jintu Gogoi, Vir Chakra, at their residence in Golaghat on July 19.
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In Agartala, the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was marked with multiple events. A felicitation ceremony honoring 12 Veer Naaris and Veer Matas was held on July 20. A patriotic movie screening and lectures on July 25 inspired students of Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 GC CRPF, Delhi World Public School, Don Bosco School, and Auxilium Girls School.
The campaign concluded in 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.
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