Kargil Vijay Diwas: Preparations underway at Dras in Ladakh

On the occasion of Kargil War Diwas, final touches are being given to the war memorial at Dras in Ladakh.

Published on: Jul 25, 2023 5:08 PM IST

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Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to pay tribute to the bravery and valour of the 527 Indian Army personnel who sacrificed their life in the 1999 Kargil War.   (ANI)

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The preparations for the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas commenced on Tuesday at Dras in Ladakh.  (ANI)

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present for the event as the chief guest and will arrive on Wednesday morning.   (ANI)

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Singh will also pay homage to the jawans who laid down their lives for the nation.  (ANI)

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Dras: Artists during preparation of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Dras. (PTI)

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As part of the 24th-anniversary celebrations of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, a group of 25 women bikers on Monday set off on the last leg of "Naari Sashaktikaran" rally from Delhi to Drasscovering a distance of 1,000 kilometres in seven days. (ANI)