Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army Commander Western Command Flags Off Shaurya Vijay Yatra Bike Rally to Drass

CHANDIMANDIR, July 16, 2026: Ahead of the upcoming Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Western Command, officially flagged off the “Shaurya Vijay Yatra” motorcycle rally from the Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir. Bound for the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass, the rally serves as a moving tribute to the immortal saga of the Indian Armed Forces.

During a deeply emotional interaction with the participating riders, Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh lauded their unwavering resolve to carry the entire nation’s collective gratitude directly to the sacred soil where the Kargil heroes fought. Emphasizing the core military tenets of duty, remembrance, and the timeless institutional values of courage, sacrifice, and selfless service, the Army Commander highlighted that such journeys are vital to keeping the flame of patriotism alive and inspiring successive generations of young Indians to serve the motherland.