Drass, Aug 28: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, and First Lady Bindu Gupta paid heartfelt homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Drass War Memorial on Thursday.
Accompanied by his wife, Bindu Gupta, the Lt Governor offered floral tributes at the memorial and observed a solemn silence in remembrance of the martyrs.
The Lt Governor, along with his wife, turned emotional with moist eyes while witnessing the Soldiers’ Last Letters and Pictures framed in the Hut of Remembrance in the War Memorial.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said that the Drass War Memorial is a sacred place of remembrance and a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces.
“The supreme sacrifices made by our bravehearts will forever inspire generations to uphold the ideals of duty, honour, and nation first,” he added.
The Lt Governor reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of soldiers, veterans, and their families, noting that it is the collective responsibility of the nation to honour their service and sacrifice.
The visit concluded with the Lt Governor and his wife interacting with Army personnel and expressing gratitude for their unflinching service in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.
In Leh, Martyrs’ Day was solemnly observed at the Martyrs Memorial Park, Skyatsags the other day to honour the supreme sacrifices of Ladakhi martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause and identity of Ladakh.
The gathering paid heartfelt tribute to Nawang Rinchen, Tsering Stobdan, and Tsewang Dorjey, who sacrificed their lives during the 1989 agitation that paved the way for Ladakh’s Union Territory status. Their courage and sacrifice were recalled with deep respect, as their struggle became a turning point in Ladakh’s political journey. Homage was also offered to Ven. Lobzang Tsondus and Tashi Angchuk, who laid down their lives in the 1981 agitation for Scheduled Tribe status, their contribution remembered with equal reverence on the occasion of the 36th Martyrs’ Day.
