New Delhi: A tribute had been paid to the martyrs who bravely fought for nation and laid down their life to save the respect of motherland India in 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley with Army Chief General Bikram Singh, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and Chief of the Naval Staff RK Dhowan had paid the tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate here in Delhi.
The Kargil conflict had took place during the NDA government of Atal Bihari Bajpayee.
Jaitley said, “With regard to the war memorial, we have discussed various sites. India needs a war museum and as soon as the details are finalized, we will have to get sanctions from all the departments of the government. It will take some time before it’s completed. Whatever funds are required for that purpose, we will make it available.”
He also added that the best site available for the museum will be selected and also said that he may visit a prospective site soon.
Each year since 1999, the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark the exit of Pakistan Army from Indian territory and Indian Army bunkers captured by them.
On “Vijay Diwas” the nation remembers the soldiers who laid down their lives in the cold desert of Ladakh, fighting to reclaim every inch of their motherland.
Bureau Report
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