KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS 2026: RAKSHA MANTRI FLAGS-OFF MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION FROM NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL TO KARGIL WAR MEMORIAL

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As part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flagged-off the 13-day ‘Shaurya Vijay Yatra’, a commemorative motorcycle expedition, from the National War Memorial, New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.

The expedition will witness 28 riders, including serving & retired defence forces personnel, and their family members, cover 1,900 kilometres while traversing through the demanding terrain of the northern Himalayas to honour the courage, resolve & supreme sacrifice of the Indian bravehearts who ensured victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The motto of the expedition is ‘One Ride, One Nation, One Salute’.

Enroute, the riders will pay homage at prominent military memorials, including the Chandimandir War Memorial, Rezang La War Memorial and Leh War Memorial. They will also interact with and felicitate Veer Naris, recognising their courage and resilience. The expedition will culminate at the Kargil War Memorial on the Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2026.

During the expedition, riders will carry an urn containing the National War Memorial’s sacred soil, which will be offered at Kargil in the memory of the fallen heroes.

Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth and other senior officials were present on the occasion.