Srinagar, 03 Jul 2025 : Kargil Vijay Diwas is an opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to intrepid leadership, grit, selflessness and sacrifice rendered by the Indian Army in the rarefied heights of Kargil, while evicting devious Pakistani aggressors and defending sovereignty of our motherland during the Kargil War of 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is hence, just not a date for remembrance but also a day for celebration of patriotism, valour and of our Nation’s Resolve. This year we shall celebrate 26th anniversary of our victory by hosting solemn events at Srinagar, Drass and Kargil.
As a pre-cursor to 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, Akhil Bhartiya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad initiated an Ex-Servicemen visit to Srinagar, followed by visit to Drass and Kargil as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025, underscoring the spirit and fervour of patriotism amongst the Armed Forces Veterans. The team of our valiant Veterans & Veer Naris was led by Rear Admiral Rajvir Singh (Retd), who held the prestigious appointment of Principal of Indian Naval Academy before superannuation, arrived at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar on 02 Jul 2025. The Veterans & Veer Naris paid obeisance and tribute at the Chinar War Memorial, visited “Ibadat-e-Shahadat” museum and took a walk through the rich heritage & culture of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the history of valour of the Indian Army & Chinar Corps towards vanquishing our enemy and in establishing peace in the Kashmir Valley.
The team interacted with the Chinar Corps Commander and discussed the role of Ex-Servicemen, in collaborating with the Kashmiri society towards Nation Building. The Corps Commander lauded the energy, spirit and camaraderie of the Veterans and the Kargil Bravehearts which epitomise the moto of “Naam Namak aur Nishaan” and highlights the fact that “Once a Soldier Always a Soldier“.
