VP Radhakrishnan pays homage to bravehearts at Leh war memorial
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday visited the Hall of Fame War Memorial here and expressed the nation’s gratitude to the forces for their selfless service and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s security and territorial integrity.
Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a three-day maiden tour of Ladakh, also inspected the first rock check dam on the Sindhu River and Pashmina Goat Farm on the second day, officials said.
“Visited the Hall of Fame War Memorial in Leh, Ladakh, today and paid homage to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. The unwavering commitment of our armed forces to the Motherland, embodying the spirit of ‘Nation First: Always and Every Time’, instils in every visitor a profound sense of patriotism and gratitude,” the vice president said in a post on X.
He appreciated the Indian Army for establishing and maintaining the memorial, which preserves the “inspiring legacy, courage and sacrifices of our heroes and serves as a source of inspiration for present and future generations”.
The vice president said he also visited the galleries depicting operations during the Indo-Pak and Indo-China Wars in the Hall of Fame, which stand as a testament to the courage, dedication and sacrifices of the brave personnel of the Armed Forces.
Radhakrishnan met with the brave personnel of the 5th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and lauded their unwavering dedication, professionalism and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation’s frontiers under some of the most challenging conditions.
