Source: The sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2009:
As in other parts of the country, Kargil Vijay Divas was observed today at BT Park here under the aegis of the State Government, in commemoration of the victory of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War of 1999.The observance was marked by offering of trib utes to the soldiers martyred in the war.
The function graced by Chief Minister O.Ibobi as chief guest and Health Min ister Ph.
Parijat as president was also attended by Minis ters, MLAs, civil and military officers.
The Kargil War which started in May 1999 ended on July 26 of the same year.
Taking the day, July 26 is be ing observed as Kargil Vijay Divas all over the country every year.
Addressing the function, Chief Minister O Ibobi said that Kargil War renewed the commitment to fight all chal lenges to the territorial integrity of India collec tively.
Recalling that seven In dian soldiers, who hailed from Manipur were martyred in the Kargil War, Ibobi said that the martyrs deserve the highest honour.
Ph Parijat said that ob servance of Kargil Vijay Divas would help in consoli dating the integrity of India.