The 20th anniversary of the victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistani infiltrators in operation ‘Vijay ‘at Kargil was celebrated as ‘Vijay Diwas’ across the State on Friday.
Chief Minister Raghubar Das paid homage to the martyrs of Kargil War and saluted their bravery. “I salute the brave sons of the motherland who have attained martyrdom in the Kargil War,” said Das in his message.
Children from various schools in the city took part in the commemoration with enthusiasm and patriotism. With a view to inculcate the virtues of patriotism in students various schools including Sarla Birla Public school (SBPS), Sainik School of Tilaiya and others organized special assembly to pay a heartfelt homage to martyrs of the Indian army in school premises. The event began with the lighting of lamp followed by the speech by the dignitaries.
Meanwhile, the students recited self-composed poems and also delivered speech on the importance of this day which infused each and every one with pride and patriotic sentiment. While addressing the Assembly SBPS Principal, Paramjit Kaur, said, “Each one of us should be dutiful towards our country and should strive everyday to make our country worthy of the sacrifices made by the Kargil heroes.”
At Sainik School, Tilaiya, a special presentation was screened on the heroics of the Indian soldiers in Kargil for the enlightenment of all the cadets of the school. Moreover, the tiny tots of Delhi Public school (DPS) adorned the outfit of the armed forces and presented a skit. “Indian army is the soul of our country and we should always admire and respect their indomitable courage and chivalry. “Indian army is the soul of our country and we should always admire and respect their indomitable courage and chivalry. They sacrifice their today to keep our tomorrow gleaming. We don’t know them all but certainly we owe them all,” said Ram Singh, Principal of Delhi Public School, Ranchi.
Every year the State marks the victory of Kargil war by showing respect and gratitude to the brave heroes of the armed forces. After the year long war ended on July 26, 1999, there was an atmosphere of joy all over the country. Many soldiers from Jharkhand also sacrificed their lives for the country.