PM Modi To Visit Ladakh For Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations

Sources privy to the itinerary of the Prime Minister said that PM Modi will arrive at the Drass Brigade Helipad on the morning of July 26 where he will be received by army officials and will rest briefly in the green room before heading to the Kargil War Memorial.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh on July 26, according to officials. The grand celebrations marking the 'Rajat Jayanti' (Silver Jubilee) of India's victory over Pakistan in 1999 are set to be held in Drass, Kargil, from July 24 to 26.

A senior army official posted in Ladakh provided details of the Prime Minister's itinerary, stating that he will arrive at the Drass Brigade Helipad on the morning of July 26. Upon arrival, Modi will be received by army officials and will rest briefly in the green room before heading to the Kargil War Memorial.

During his visit, Modi will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony and visit the 'Shaheed Marg' (Wall of Fame). He will receive a briefing on the Kargil War, followed by a group photograph session. The Prime Minister will also interact with 'Veer Naris' (War Widows) and visit the Veer Bhoomi (War memorial). Additionally, he will inaugurate the 'Shinku La Tunnel' virtually.

Lt. Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra held a meeting at the secretariat on Sunday to review the arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit. Officials confirmed that discussions included reception plans at Drass helipad, motorcade arrangements, procedures for the wreath-laying ceremony, interactions with war widows, and preparations for the green room at the helipad.

LG Mishra urged the officials to ensure all arrangements are completed timely, noting that he will inspect the preparations at the war memorial on June 24. Furthermore, the Special Protection Group (SPG) team will arrive in Ladakh on July 23 to coordinate with the Army, police, and civil administration.