PM Modi To Visit Kargil War Memorial Today, Carry Out First Blast Of Shinkun La Tunnel Project

The Prime Minister Modi will also virtually carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the Kargil War Memorial on Friday, July 26, to pay tribute to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, according to his office.

The Prime Minister will also virtually carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) shared information about Modi's visit to the Kargil War Memorial in a recent statement and said, "On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty." 

PM Modi also shared a post on the microblogging site  X and said that July 26 is a very special day for every Indian.

"We will mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay homage to all those who protect our nation. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to our brave heroes. Work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This project is important to improve connectivity to Leh, especially during bad weather," the post read.

Tomorrow, 26th July, is a very special day for every Indian. We will mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay homage to all those who protect our nation. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to our brave heroes. Work will also commence for the Shinkun… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2024

The Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh, the statement said.

Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. The Shinkun La tunnel will not only ensure swift and efficient movement of the armed forces and equipment but also foster economic and social development in Ladakh.