Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019
With the theme “Remember, Rejoice, Renew “, The 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated in Sainik School Kodagu on 26 July 2019.
Kodagians paid homage to the martyrs of Kargil war by laying wreath to the war memorial by the Principal followed by floral tribute by all the staff members and one minute silence was observed to respect the martyred heroes.
A special assembly was held to commemorate the brave hearts of Kargil War in MP Hall. Gp Capt R R Lall Principal Sainik School Kodagu presided as the Chief Guest, Lt Col Seema Tripathi, Vice Principal and Sqn Ldr R K Dey, Administrative Officer were also present on the occasion.
Assembly started with a welcome speech by Cdt. Aadash Rai followed by speech on importance of Kargil Vijay Diwas by Cdt. Sujal Ladde who spoke on the history of Kargil war, the geographical importance Kargil and the valor exhibited by Indian Armed Forces during the war. Master of ceremony was done by Cdt. Hitaishi.
Cdt. Abhishek and Cdt. Ajay C portrayed as Capt Vikram Batra PVC (P) and Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC (P) respectively and narrated the biographies of the great warriors who proved the motto of Indian Army “Service before self”.
Cdt. Balaji and Cdt.Nitin Ranjan portrayed as Grenadier Yogendra Yadav PVC and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar PVC respectively by narrating their courageous acts in capturing of Tiger Hill during Operation Vijay.
A spectacular Video on Kargil war titled ‘Immortals of Kargil’ which was based on the role of Armed forces and their operation was screened to motivate the young Cadets. Programme culminatated with vote of thanks by Cdt. Viresh followed by National Anthem.
