Rotary Misty Hills and Kodagu Journalists Association Celebrate Kargil Day in Madikeri

Madikeri, Jul. 27: The heart-touching “Kargil Vijay Divas” program, which pays “flowers, sings and pays tributes” to the martyrs who died in the Kargil War, was held emotionally at the Gowda Samaj Hall in the city with the gathering of 143 organizations from across the district. Hundreds of patriots expressed their patriotism through this innovative program.

The third year 27th Kargil Vijay Divas Martyrs Memorial Program organized by Kodagu Journalists Association and Madikeri Rotary Misty Hills at the Gowda Samaj Hall in the city was attended by Lieutenant Colonel Mollera S., Senior Manager of the City Army Canteen. Kaveriyappa (Retd.) inaugurated the memorial erected as a symbol of the martyrs by laying a wreath.

Amidst slogans in support of the soldiers guarding the borders and the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the unity and solidarity of the nation, Madikeri MLA Dr. Manthar Gowda, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly K.G. Bopaiah, Madikeri Municipal Council President P. Kalavathi, Kodagu soldier Yatish serving in the Para Regiment in Agra, Kodagu Journalists Association President Anil H.T., Secretary Suresh Biligeri, Rotary Misty Hills President P.R. Rajesh, Secretary Chethan G.D., Rotary Assistant Governor H.S. Vasanth Kumar, Zone Commander Ponnachchana Madhusudan, DySP Suraj and many other dignitaries paid floral tributes at the martyrs' memorial.

Inaugurating the program, Lt. Col. S. Kaveriappa called upon everyone in this land to serve the country by engaging in their respective fields with patriotism, humility, loyalty and discipline. Recalling his service in the army during the Kargil war, he said,

It is alleged that the Kargil war was fought due to our intelligence failure. However, it was not due to intelligence failure. Rather, it was a cunning move by Pakistan, he said. Kaveriappa clarified that Pakistan had violated the agreements made between India and Pakistan to withdraw their respective defense forces in the face of the extremely difficult conditions during the winter season in the high-altitude Kargil region.

He opined that not everyone gets the privilege of serving in the Indian Army and said that not everyone who serves in the army knows whether they will return home or not after waking up in the morning and going to serve. Lt. Col. Mollera Kaveriappa called on everyone to engage in national service.

Dr. Mantar Gowda, MLA from Madikeri constituency, who paid floral tributes to the martyrs' memorial, said that such a program being organized in memory of the martyrs who died in the Kargil War is very meaningful. We ourselves get worried in times of war. However, it is the bravery of the soldiers themselves in the battlefield to fight and save the nation through their sacrifices. He called for remembering and respecting such soldiers.

Give first priority to soldiers - The hardships of the soldiers who have retired and settled after guarding the borders should be given first priority and respect in every department of the government. If in any department the soldiers are not being treated with respect and are not doing their necessary work, let him know and he will take necessary steps to stand with the ex-servicemen, Dr. Mantar Gowda assured.

The program coordinator Anil H.T. said that the society should look at the brave men and women who have died in wars with concern. The war may be over. But the battle of life for the brave men and women begins only after the war is over, and he also said that the great responsibility of providing for the family lies with the brave men and women. He called for the mantra of Pitru Devo Bhava, Acharya Devo Bhava and Yodha Devo Bhava to be ingrained in all of us. Anil also advised the government to consider the work of ex-servicemen as a priority in government offices.

Madikeri Rotary Misty Hills President P.R. Rajesh spoke in the introduction and said that hundreds of brave soldiers were martyred in the Kargil War that lasted for 85 days from May 3 to July 26, 1999. Three years ago, the Madikeri Rotary Misty Hills started the Soldiers' Memorial Program in memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the nation. He wished that through such programs, the work of filling the morale of the soldiers in the Indian Army and praying for their protection should be done in every house.

The patriotic song that resonated - "Bharathiya Veerare.."

G. Chidvilas, Trustee of Kodagu Patrika Bhavan Trust, introduced the song of the soldiers with a heartfelt patriotism, "Bharathiya Veerare" to inspire patriotism in everyone's mind. The music team of Rajesh Padiyar and Dr. Rashmi from Mysore, in collaboration with the Department of Kannada and Culture, Kodagu district, made the Kargil Vijay Diwas unforgettable by presenting various patriotic songs.

Vikram Jadugar from Kodagu attracted attention by taking out three separate pieces of saffron, white and green cloth as the national flag from the bag of MLA Dr. Manthar Gowda Lt. Col. Kaveriappa through his magic.

Vinod Mudagadde, Director of Kodagu Journalists Association, compered the program, while B.G. Anantha Shayana, Director of Rotary Misty Hills, introduced the inaugurators. Members of 143 organizations from across the district gathered at the Gowda Samaj auditorium. The organizers offered three gifts to all those who came.

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