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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2010:
As in other parts of the country, the Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed here at BT Park today.
The Kargil Vijay Diwas is being observed across the country in commemoration of Operation Vijay against Pakistani intruders and in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil War of 1999 .
Seven soldiers who hailed from Manipur were among the soldiers martyred in the war.
They were Lance Naik Kaleshore, Sepoy Charles Nicholas Moyon, Sepoy Beningvir Moyon, Lance Naik Birneithang, Sepoy Zamkholal Vaiphei, Sepoy Kapani Asuli and Sepoy Daikho Mao.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Chief Minister O Ibobi called upon the people to stand united to defeat all challenges to the integrity of the country.
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Earlier, the Chief Minister led the people in offering floral tributes to the Kargil martyrs at Martyrs' Memorial at BT Park.
The function presided by Health Minister Ph Parijat was also attended by many Ministers, MLAs as well as high ranking civil and police officials.
On the other hand, the BJP Manipur Pradesh observed Kargil Vijay Diwas at two different places today.
On the occasion, a team of BJP Manipur Pradesh office bearers led by president Sh Shantikumar and BJP Mahila Morcha vice-president visited Kapani Asholi Memorial Residential Unit at Makhan in Senapati district where martyr K Asholi Mao was buried.
The BJP team together with local leaders paid floral tributes to the martyrs there.
At noon, a homage ceremony was held at the party's Nityaipat Chuthek office.
The outfit also paid tributes to all the 527 soldiers martyred in Kargil War including the seven soldiers from Manipur, conveyed a press release.
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