Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Pays Tributes At War Memorial On 25th Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial on Friday to honour the 545 soldiers who sacrificed their lives during 'Operation Vijay'.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will arrive at the memorial around 9:20 am to pay homage to these "bravehearts."

Following the tribute, PM Modi will engage with Veer Naris (war widows) and virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.

The PMO's statement highlighted the significance of the visit on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, stating, "On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty."

Ahead of the visit, PM Modi expressed his sentiments on X.

"Tomorrow, 26th July, is a very special day for every Indian. We will mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay homage to all those who protect our nation. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to our brave heroes. Work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This project is important to improve connectivity to Leh, especially during bad weather."

Visuals from the Kargil War Memorial showed extensive preparations for PM Modi's visit to commemorate the 25 years of the Kargil war.

The Shinkun La Tunnel Project features a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel to be built at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, providing all-weather connectivity to Leh.

Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world, facilitating the swift and efficient movement of armed forces and equipment while fostering economic and social development in Ladakh.