Tributes to martyrs of Kargil war

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley along with the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R K Dhowan and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Kargil Vi
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley along with the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R K Dhowan and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Kargil Vi
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ANI, New Delhi :Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India gate.Army chief General Bikram Singh, Navy Chief Admiral Robin Dhowan and Air Force chief Marshal Arup Raha were also present to pay their tributes.Speaking to the media, the defence minister said that India needs to have a war museum soon.”With regard to the war memorial, we have discussed various sites. India needs a war museum and as soon as the details are finalized, we will have to get sactions from all the departments of the government. It will take some time befo0re it’s completed. Whatever funds are required for that purpose, we will make it available,” said Jaitley.He also added that the best site available for the museum will be selected and also said that he may visit a prospective site soon.

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