PM Modi to Pay Tribute on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Launch Shinkun La Tunnel Project Virtually

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil on July 26 for the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to fallen soldiers. He will also initiate work on the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, aiming to boost connectivity in Leh. The tunnel will be the highest in the world upon completion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kargil on July 26 to mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, where he will honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Modi is scheduled to visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 am to pay his respects.

“Tomorrow, 26th July, is a very special day for every Indian. We will mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay homage to all those who protect our nation. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to our brave heroes. Work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This project is important to improve connectivity to Leh, especially during bad weather,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. Modi will virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.

According to an official release, the Shinkun La Tunnel Project will include a 4.1 km long Twin-Tube tunnel at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road, ensuring year-round connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. The tunnel aims to streamline both military and civilian transportation while fostering economic and social development in Ladakh.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the victory achieved during Operation Vijay in 1999. Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. (ANI)