Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Kargil on 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas.
- The Indian Army won back its territory in 74 days of battles against Pakistani soldiers and militants in 1999.
- Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the Indian Army’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war in 1999.
Srinagar: On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh on July 26, officials said on Monday.
Modi would be visiting the Kargil War Memorial at Drass on Friday to attend the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas (victory day). The victory of the Indian Army over Pakistan in Kargil war in 1999 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas.
Officials said the PM will land at Drass Brigade Helipad in the morning on July 26.
Union Territory of Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Brig (Retd) B D Mishra reviewed arrangements for the PM’s visit on Sunday.
The LG would visit the Kargil War Memorial at Drass on July 24 to inspect the arrangements for the PM’s visit.
The Indian Army won back its territory in 74 days of battles against Pakistani soldiers and militants in 1999. Since then, the Army has been observing July 26 as Vijay Diwas, with the main function held in Drass.
