State doffs hat to heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 26 2017:
The State today observed the 18th Kargil Vijay Diwas at 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall and paid tributes to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil War in 1999 .
The observation was organised by Government of Manipur .
Speaking as chief guest, Minister for PWD and IPR, Th Biswajit lauded the bravery of the soldiers and their selfless service for the country .
Th Biswajit said that the people should feel proud of the valour shown by the Indian soldiers in the Kargil war .
He stressed "We all should give due respect to those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their precious lives for the welfare and integrity of the Nation."
The Minister mentioned that the people of the country should never forget how the soldiers bravely fought the Kargil War.
The soldiers did not fight for money or salary but for the love and unity of the Nation, he added .
He further stated that seven soldiers from Manipur also sacrificed their lives for the country during the 74 days long Kargil War .
"As responsible citizens of the country, we all have a responsibility to bring positive change and inclusive development in the society and build a peaceful and developed Nation", Biswajit asserted .
In his presidential speech, Minister for CAF&PD and Revenue, Karam Shyam said that the sole objective of this observation is to recall the supreme sacrifice and to pay tributes to the brave soldiers who dedicated themselves to the gigantic task of Nation building and protecting the integrity of the Nation for the future generation .
During the function, patriotic songs were presented by the teachers and students of Shri Shri Balmukunda Dev Government Music College, Imphal .
Minister for Forest and Environment Th Shyamkumar, Chairman of Hill Areas Committee TT Haokip, Parliamentary Secretaries K Robindro and H Dingo, Chief Secretary RR Rashmi, DGP LM Khaute and other top civil and police officials attended the function.