Rajnath Singh, Army Chief Pay Tribute To Kargil Heroes On 27th Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military officials gathered at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras to pay tribute to soldiers who died during the 1999 Kargil conflict. The ceremony marked the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay, featuring wreath-laying and commemorative events to honor the fallen heroes.
Why it matters
The event reinforces national identity and military morale in India, highlighting the historical significance of the Kargil conflict in the country's defense history.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth and senior military officers on Sunday paid tributes to the country's bravehearts at a dedicated war memorial in Dras, marking the 27th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.The sun shone bright in the morning in the Dras Valley as Singh laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial, offering his homage to the fallen heroes.Before him, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Army Chief General Seth, and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, laid wreaths at the war memorial, among other senior officers of the force.Three helicopters in arrowhead formation, led by an advanced light helicopter and followed by two Cheetals, showered floral petals on the memorial.The defence minister, who arrived in Dras on Saturday, was the chief guest at the 'Shradhanjali Samaroh' - wreath-laying ceremony - at the Kargil War Memorial.On a rain-soaked evening in Dras, the…
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