Mail News Service
Imphal, July 26: The CM of Manipur O. Ibobi said, the nation is observing July 26 as Kargil Vijay diwas every year.
It is observed to remember the efforts of Indian soldiers who drove out Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri rebels on this day. The day will be an important one in the history of India.
For India the Kargil war is a success. During operation Vijay, altogether 527 Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives while trying to drive out the Pakistani soldiers in 74 days. Out of the soldiers, seven soldiers from Manipur also sacrificed for their motherland .
The soldiers have got an important role in the history of Patriotism.
They were the sons of this state. We should honour those who sacrificed for the nation. Besides, we should remember their strength and bravery. It is our duty to preserve the independence and oneness of the nation he said.
The Home minister Shri Gaikhangam, AK Mirabai, social welfare minister, also ttended the function.
The teachers, students of Shri Shri Bal Mukunda Deb govt. music college presented opening and closing songs.
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