LEAD leaders saluted brave soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2014 by LEAD
On 26th July 2014 LEAD commemorated the 15th
anniversary of Operation Vijay. The nation salutes the supreme sacrifice of our
valiant soldiers for their gallant display of their courage in defending our
borders and is indebted to them and their families.
Indeed we are
fortunate to lead a safe and secure life because our fellow countrymen are
safeguarding our motherland. On this very day, 14 years ago, 527 soldiers of
our Army, made the supreme sacrifice answering the call of duty in safeguarding
our holy motherland on the treacherous heights near Kargil. It was on the 26th
of July 1999 that the unparalleled Kargil conflict named as Operation Vijay
came to an end with India’s consummate victory over Pakistan.
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay
Diwas, LEAD students spared some time and joined in paying homage to the
Martyrs of Kargil War. On this solemn occasion LEAD members planned for the
series of activities in all locations to provide an opportunity to all for
expressing patriotic thoughts and also to pay homage to the departed souls in
their own way. LEAD members gathered in different locations to commemorate this
occasion by actively participating in the event.
LEAD
Davangere
Leader
Vinayak Kabade, student of BIET College, and Leader Abhishek.B. of DRM College,
came out with an idea to initiate a project in Davangere. Their idea turned
into action after a meeting in office. Action was held in Davangere on
26.7.2014 at 6:00 P M in the premises of Govt Mothi Veerappy Junior
College in M.C Colony. Procession containing good number of 30 students
from LEAD Colleges passed through LEAD Office which is near Shankar Leela Gas
Agency, Gundi Circle and reached the program venue. Another troop
of 200 students of Edu Asia (Navodaya) school joined the gathering. Smt.Neela Kumari (Founder of Edu Asia School)
was the Chief Guest of the program. Indian Army Soldiers,
Sri.K.C.Yallappa (Karnataka Rakshana Vedike) and Smt.Saroja (BJP
Senior Activist) Sri.B.S Nadiger leading Educational Consultant were also
present. A huge gathering of Citizens, youth and students witnessed the
function. Mrs.Deepashree Ram Mohan (Program Manager- LEAD Deshpande
Foundation hosted the gathering. Function was inaugurated by Smt.Neela Kumari
by lighting the candle, in the Gundi Circle. A Huge crowd illuminated the circle
with lighted candles, Patriotic songs were sung which added colors to the
program. The program was concluded by singing the national anthem.
Newly joined DRM College Student, Sahana had a
celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Thiramma Reddy college, Davangere. She
visited classes in the afternoon and shared information on importance of Kargil
Vijay Diwas. Her initiative inspired others to celebrate this project every
year.
LEAD Chitradurga
At S J M
Women’s College, LEAD student Rachana, organised Rangoli competition and
Drawing competition On 26th July' 2014, 40 students gathered in auditorium and
instructions were given to them that they need to come out with creative
drawings on theme patriotism. The project was successfully executed in college
premises and it was appreciated by faculties. LEAD members took a role and
organized the Kargil day in unique way. Active participation of LEAD members
made others also join LEAD.
LEAD Sirsi
The day on
which the nation commemorates its hard-earned victory in the Kargil War is also
an occasion that invokes feelings of both pain and pride for the families of
the brave jawans who laid down their lives protecting the territory of India
from intruders. Active
leaders of Govt First Grade College; Maithri, Akshatha, Shrutha and Keertha
celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas in Kulave School,Sirsi. LEAD members visited
school and shared information on how Kargil war had taken place ?When?and
where? Students felt happy for sharing the information with them the children
were inspired by the sacrifice of the great soldiers.
LEAD Bijapur
Leader Praveen Patil, Rahul
Aursand, Shreyas Shetty and Shreedhar from Bijapur visited to a Government
School and shared stories of Kargil war which was happened in 1999. Students
were very much inspired by the tough role played by soldiers in war and felt
proud for their sacrifice. Through various live examples students felt the life
of a soldier and role in Indian Army. At last prayed for betterment of soldier
families.
Leader Akash Kalage of Bijapur visited
Government primary school in Raibag to celebrate 15th anniversary of
Kargil Vijay Diwas. He hosted tricolor flag and sung national anthem with
staff and students. He also addressed the gathering by sharing the stories of
the soldiers and lit the candles to mourn for the departed souls. At the end
teachers shared and suggested to follow this tradition of giving gratitude to
war heroes.
Lakshmi an active participant form Lead
Leadership Program, visited Kunchnur high school,Bijapur. The project was held
to remember the soldiers sacrificed their life for us. On this occasion
Mr.B.B.Arakeri (Chair person and Mr.A.M.Zende (Ex Service men) Mr. Shakar
Vibhuti (Teacher) and Miss Rajeshwaari (Founder of S.M.Foundation-Chikkodi)
were the guests of honour of this function. This was a better platform to share
and honour who served for mother India. Around 500 school students witnessed
the event. Mr.A.M.Zende expressed his experience in Indian Army and motivated
young kids to serve the Nation. Ms.Lakshmi is thankful to LEAD team for their
support and encouragement to overcome her stage fear in LEADership journey.
LEAD
Gulbarga:
LEAD Gulbarga also took part in the
celebration of 15th Kargil Vijayotsava by evening around 4:30 PM. It
was part of LEAD project initiated by Leader Manappa and others in colony.
There is no boundry for creativity, it was proved by Leader Shivakumar in
presenting in a card sheet on Kargil Vijayotsava and each of them 12
members who gathered gave a standing salute for life of soldiers. The soldiers
who fought at Kargil Vijay Diwas were honored in an artistic and creative way
in a unique way. This collective production of creativity will allow the
memories of the soldiers to live on in a timeless manner.
LEAD Belgaum:
LEADers of Belgaum planned and executed
soldiers day in different way. They interviewed the Ex-military men and asked
them to share their experience in service. LEADers gave a gratitude and invoked
a feeling of pride in them for their service in military.
After the dusk, LEADers
Santosh and Jayesh explained the public about the Kargil Vijay Diwas and asked
the civilians of their colony to light a candle to all those BRAVE HEARTS
who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The group attracted public attention
by shouting patriotic chants as they walked through the streets. Through
their high enthusiasm energy, Belgaum students created a deep awareness and
appreciation for the soldiers.
Leader Makarand from KLECET
College,Belgaum took initiative to celebrate in Aralikati. He gathered all
villagers in the evening and showed Kargil war videos and shared his knowledge
to all villagers. At the end gathering continued with candle march and showing
respect to soldiers.Around 100 villagers were part of this program.
Hubli/Gadag/Dharwad
Leader Raju from ASS College, Gadag
took initiative to celebrate Kargil Day by showcasing presentations through
audio video visuals in the college. On this occasion nearly 200 students were
present and gave a standing ovation to all Kargil war heroes. They all observed
“Kargil Vijay Diwas” by honoring the family members of the martyrs and other
soldiers from Karnataka who contributed to the victory.
Leader Noor Ahamad of Dharwad visited
“Kargil Vijayotsava Smaraka Stupa”, a memorial erected in memory of the
soldiers who laid down their lives in defence of the country during the
operation in 1999. He gathered people and prayed for soldiers. India won the
war against Pakistan on July 26, 1999 which is now celebrated as Kargil Vijay
Diwas across the nation. There are many names which we cannot forget when it
comes to the historic victory of Kargil war. These are the words shared by Noor
Ahamad.
On
this day, 13 activities were taken place from LEAD leaders in 8 locations with
the participation of 1500 people.
Below
is the glimpse of Media coverage.
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