Kargil Vijay Diwas observed in Madikeri
was observed with patriotism at Madikeri Gowda Samaja on Saturday, with the participation of more than 75 organisations in the district.
Pemmanda Shobha Kaverappa, wife of Pemmanda Kaverappa who was martyred during the
, inaugurated the ceremony.
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Vikram Datta, immediate past governor of Rotary District and ex-Naval officer, said that the Kargil war is recorded as the most tragic war in the history of India.
527 brave soldiers were martyred in this war while protecting the Indian soil. It is commendable that the sacrifice of those soldiers is being remembered.
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna called out to the residents to develop patriotism towards the nation. "We should always remember the soldiers who protect our country and must be eternally grateful to them. The contribution of soldiers from Kodagu to the country's military force is unmatched by any other state," he opined.
NCC cadets from various institutions and ex-servicemen from across the district participated in the ceremony. The event saw the recital of patriotic songs that invoked love for the country and the Indian military force.
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