Kargil Vijay Diwas Silver Jubilee Celebration 2024
Subharti celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Kargil War Victory with great pride & fervor
A heartfelt tribute was paid to the brave warriors, and the families of martyrs were honored Tales of valor were relived and shared by the war heroes
25 years ago, in the year 1999, the Pakistani forces covertly entered the Indian Territory and took control of vital mountain outposts in Kargil’s Drass, Kaksar and Batalik Sectors in the Ladakh region. Pakistani Army did this by deceit, taking advantage of an agreement between India and Pakistan vide which both sides had agreed to vacate certain high altitude posts during winters to prevent extreme weather related casualities. The gallant soldiers of the Indian Army, with the help of Indian Air Force, overcame insurmountable odds, hostile terrain and inclement weather to win back the posts from the enemy that had occupied dominating heights. Every year, the Subharti Group honors the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who valiantly defended the nation’s sovereignty during the Kargil War. On 5 and 6 August 2024, Subharti grandly celebrated the 25th Anniversary of India’s heroic victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War in 1999.
On the evening of 5th August, honorable guests, Kargil war veterans and families of martyrs, arrived at Satyajeet Ray Auditorium of the Department of Fine Arts. Major General (Retd.) Dr. G. K. Thapliyal, the vice-chancellor of Subharti University welcomed all the honorable guests and dignitaries to commence the solemn occasion. Maj Gen Ravindra Singh, the chief guest, Brig Vikram Shekhawat, Col Deepak Rampal, Gp Capt M. Yaqoob, and Lt Col Rajiv Ghosh, who participated in the Kargil War, told inspiring stories of exceptional bravery, narrating how sons of motherland displayed tremendous courage in the face of death. Then, the “SHAMUKT” Band, from the Department of Performing Arts, gave a befitting tribute to the warriors through their patriotic songs. Col Satish Tyagi, and Wg Cdr Prafull Bakshi, retired officers from Army and Air Force, shared their experiences too. Dr. N. K. Ahuja, Ex VC of Subharti University, Dr. Krishna Murti, EO of Subharti University, also addressed the audience. The event ended with Azad Hind Gaan. Later in the evening, the guests attended a formal dinner hosted by the Mars Resorts.
The day, 6th of August, began with the wreath laying ceremony at Kargil Shaheed Upwan and INA Shaheed Smarak. Dr. Atul Krishna, Hon’ble Founder, Subharti University and Col. Rajesh Tyagi, (SM) welcomed all the honorable guests, escorted by the NCC cadets, arrived at the memorial sites and laid wreaths as a sign of homage towards those who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. The Chief guest was accorded Guard of Honor by the NCC cadets as the honorable guests arrived at the Maangalya Auditorium. In the beginning of the ceremony, lamps were lighted by the honorable guests, and saplings were gifted to them. The director of the Subharti Defense Academy gave his welcome speech. Brig O P Yadav YSM, Brig Umesh Bawa, VrC, SM, Sub Maj (Honorary Capt) Shatrughan Singh, VrC, Sub Maj Sanjay Kumar, PVC, and Sub Maj (Honorary Capt) Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC gave detailed presentations on the Kargil War, giving the audience a blow-by-blow account of what actually happened when Indian soldiers took on the enemy at the heights of Kargil. Then the families of martyrs including Maj Manoj Talwar, Capt Vijyant Thapar, Capt Amit Bhardwaj and others, were honored. Students from the Department of Performing Arts gave brilliant cultural performances. The military band of Rajputana Riffles and Jat regiments performed showing the highest order of standard and talent, and leaving the audience spellbound. Maj Gen Alok Beri, the chief guest, and Dr. Stuti Narayan Kacker, the chancellor of Subharti University addressed the audience. On this occasion, Jeevan Tarangini, an autobiography by Dr. Atul Krishna, Founder, Subharti Group, was also released. A ‘Prasad’ ceremony was held in which all the gallantry award winners tasted Halwa and all present in the audience ate it as ‘Prasad’ during lunch.
Dr. Krishna Murti, EO of Subharti University, and Dr. Shalya, CEO of Subharti University were present in the event. Honorable guests were presented with memento, and the vote of thanks was given by Dr. Rohit Ravinder, Director Lokpriya Hospital, Meerut. The event concluded with the INA song also known as “Aazad Hind Gaan”.
