Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Rajnath Singh to honor Kargil heroes at anniversary event
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a two-day event at the Kargil War Memorial to honor the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War.
The event includes a tribute ceremony, a wreath-laying ceremony, and the inauguration of a Virtual Walkthrough Portal.
The event is attended by top military officials, veterans, and the public.
It is a way to remember the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers and to reinforce national pride and gratitude.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a two-day event at the Kargil War Memorial to honor Kargil War heroes.
The event includes Shaurya Sandhya, Shradhanjali Samaroh, Gaurav Gatha, and the inauguration of a Virtual Walkthrough Portal.
Top military officials, veterans, and the public will attend the event.
The event commemorates the 27th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and the culmination of Operation Vijay in the 1999 Kargil War.
The event aims to honor the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers and reinforce national pride and gratitude.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Lt Gen Madanraj Pande, Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Kargil War veterans, Veer Naris, Veer Matas, next of kin of the bravehearts, civil dignitaries, serving soldiers
- What
- Two-day anniversary event to honor Kargil War heroes
- When
- July 25-26, 2024
- Where
- Dras, Kargil War Memorial
- Why
- To commemorate the 27th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War
Government and Military Perspective
Public and Veterans Perspective
Significance of the Event
Government and Military Perspective
The government and military view the event as a solemn tribute to the sacrifices made during the Kargil War, emphasizing national unity and the bravery of the soldiers.
Public and Veterans Perspective
The public and veterans see the event as a way to honor the fallen heroes and remember their sacrifices, reinforcing national pride and gratitude.
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas Anniversary
- Date
- July 25-26, 2024
- Location
- Dras, Kargil War Memorial
- Chief Guest
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Key Participants
- Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Lt Gen Madanraj Pande, Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena
- Significance
- Commemorates the culmination of Operation Vijay in the 1999 Kargil War
- Key Activities
- Shaurya Sandhya, Shradhanjali Samaroh, Gaurav Gatha, Virtual Walkthrough Portal inauguration, Hut of Remembrance visit, Shaurya Vijay Yatra flag-in