Valour of soldiers recalled on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, July 26 2022: Manipur today observed Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Banquet Hall of the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles with Chief Minister N Biren Singh gracing the function as chief guest, today.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh also attended the observation as president and guest of honour respectively.

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed across the country on July 26 every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War in 1999 .

On the occasion, N Biren Singh recalled the valour and courage shown by Indian soldiers during the Kargil War in recapturing mountain heights that had been seized by Pakistani intruders.

He honoured the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers to save the integrity and sovereignty of the country.

The Chief Minister mentioned that Indian soldiers overcame many challenges during the war which went on for 74 days but lost 527 soldiers in the war.

The Chief Minister maintained that India had witnessed considerable progress in every field after 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"We should maintain our unity and sense of brotherhood and always be ready to face any eventualities", he added.

N Biren further informed that the Agniveer Recruitment for all the districts of Manipur, which was earlier scheduled to be held at Dimapur, Nagaland, had been rescheduled to be held at Leimakhong, Manipur from November 23 to December 5, 2022 .

He also informed the State Government would give, special priority to Agniveers in the recruitment of State's active services.

Expressing happiness on Manipur bagging the top position in the North East and Hill State category of the third edition of NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index, 2021, he lauded his Ministers, MLAs and all officials of the State Government for their hard work.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Yumnam Khemchand said that the valour and indomitable spirit of "our brave soldiers should be honoured", adding that everyone in this country should be proud of the bravery shown by our soldiers".

As a part of the observation, artistes of Shri Shri Bal Mukunda Dev Government Music College, Imphal performed a patriotic song.

The observation was also attended by Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, high ranking civil and police officials among others.

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