BJP to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 25, 26

Shimla, July 22

Rajya Sabha member Sikander Kumar said the BJP would celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 25 and 26.

Kumar said on July 26, 1999, the Indian Army emerged victorious in the Kargil War. He added that the programme will be organised in two phases.

“In the first phase, torch rallies will be organised in various mandals. The torches will be lit symbolically at places like memorials of Kargil martyrs, their homes and war memorials,” he said.

“The rallies in each district will be concluded by igniting ‘victory lamps’ at prominent locations, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas,” he said.

“As many as four teams of the BJP Yuva Morcha workers will be constituted in each mandal to ensure that the victory lamps remains lit till the evening of July 26,” he added.

“On July 26, an exhibition based to showcase the valour of Kargil heroes will be organised. In the evening, an event to honour the families of martyrs will be organised. Veterans will share their experiences and make the event memorable,” said Kumar.