On Kargil Victory Day, a special programme was held at Ravindra Bhavan here on Tuesday. Major Gen AK Sapra and Col S Kumar gave information about Kargil war at the function.
In his address, chief guest lt Col Syed Ata Husnain said that it was do or die battle during Kargil war at remote place in adverse conditions. Our armed forces wrote a new chapter in the country through their patience and courage during the war. He informed that Indian armed forces are fully capable to defend the country. Husnain said that every Indian should have pride and trust in the armed forces. Arun Kumar also spoke on the occasion.
Swaraj Bhavan Sansthan organised group and solo performances on the occasion including songs and dramas, Vande Mataram, Bharat Natyam, 'Ye Hausla', 'Maa Tujhe Pranam' etc. Serving army personnel, ex-servicemen, their family members, distinguished citizens etc attended the programme.
Meanwhile, On Kargil Victory Day, Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra has paid tributes to jawans who have laid down their lives for defence of the country. Minister Mishra said that Shaheed patriot soldiers will be remembered for centuries. Mishra congratulated organizers of programmes to pay tributes to soldiers on Kargil Victory Day. Mishra said that remembering Shaheeds is also useful in dissemination of patriotism in the country.