New Delhi:: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War, marking the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The Prime Minister visited the Kargil War Memorial in Drass to honor the war heroes.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. The Kargil War Memorial, also known as the Drass War Memorial, was built by the Indian Army to honor the fallen soldiers. It is located in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, near the Line of Control (LoC).

In addition to paying tribute to the war heroes, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This ambitious project features a 4.1 km long twin-tube tunnel, which will be constructed at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu - Padum - Darcha Road. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world, providing all-weather connectivity to Leh.

The Shinkun La Tunnel will not only facilitate the swift and efficient movement of India's armed forces and equipment but also foster economic and social development in Ladakh.

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​PM Modi to Commemorate 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh's Drass on July 26