Former Army Chief and Union Minister General VK Singh launched the Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024 on Sunday morning at Military Station Colaba, marking the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War.
The event, organized by Fitistan-Ek Fit Bharat in collaboration with Headquarters MG & G Area, aims to pay tribute to the sacrifice and valor of Kargil War heroes. Gen. Singh emphasized the importance of showing support for soldiers, saying, “This event is in support of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.”
The Soldierathon, a commemorative marathon, takes place as part of nationwide celebrations honoring the silver jubilee of India’s triumph over Pakistan in the 1999 conflict. It follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent tribute at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, where he laid a wreath on July 26.
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this operation, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
(Inputs from ANI)
