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Prime Minister visits ‘Kargil War Memorial’ on Vijay Diwas
On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial and paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the country in the line of duty. On the occasion, Prime Minister also carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.
Noteworthy, Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1 km long Twin-Tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu – Padum – Darcha Road to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. Shinkun La tunnel will not only ensure swift and efficient movement of our armed forces and equipment but also foster economic and social development in Ladakh.
Addressing the army personals on Kargil Vijay Diwas at Dras, Ladakh, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that its nefarious designs in fuelling the proxy war will be crushed with full force by the Indian security forces.
Pakistan has not learnt any lessons
“Pakistan has not learnt any lessons from its past defeats and has continued to wage war in the garb of terrorism and proxy wars to stay relevant,” Shri Modi said.
“Today, I am speaking from a place where the patrons of terrorism can hear my voice. I want to tell them that their nefarious intentions will never succeed. Our brave soldiers will crush terrorism with full force. The enemy will get a befitting reply,” he added.
The PM said, “I was fortunate to be amidst the soldiers as a common citizen during the Kargil conflict in 1999”. “Now, as I stand again on the sacred soil of Kargil, those memories have resurfaced about how our soldiers successfully carried out daunting operations at these heights. I salute the brave sons of the country,” he said.
India at that time was making all-out efforts to make peace but Pakistan indulged in duplicitous behaviour, with its soldiers crossing the Line of Control and entrenching themselves in fortified positions. “In Kargil, we not only won the war, but we also exhibited an incredible example of ‘Satya, Sayam Aur Samarth’ (truth, restraint and strength),” he said.
Tazia procession was taken out in Srinagar for the first time
Stressing that India will defeat every challenge that comes in the way of development, be it in Ladakh or J&K, the PM said, “In a few days, on August 5, it will be five years since Article 370 was nullified. J&K is talking about a new future full of dreams.” Along with infrastructure, the tourism sector is also growing rapidly in both Ladakh and J&K. “After decades, a cinema hall has opened in Kashmir. After 35 years, the Tazia procession was taken out in Srinagar for the first time,” Shri Modi said.