ALLEN paid tribute to the families of 32 martyrs, with over 15,000 students present in the event
Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth & Param Vir Chakra recipient Captain Yogendra Singh were present in the event along with ALLEN’s directors
“We are safe because our soldiers are protecting us. Thousands of soldiers were martyred in Kargil. They saved this country. Now it is your turn to build this nation. You are the future of this country. You are the doctors and engineers of tomorrow. Take a pledge to live for the country and take it forward, just like the soldiers.” – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Addressing ALLEN Career Institute’s Shaurya Vandan event remotely, held at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi on Sunday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded the profound impact of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the Kargil war. Addressing over 15,000 students preparing for medical and engineering exams, Speaker Birla also urged the youth to emulate the dedication and patriotism of the Kargil martyrs.
Highlighting the significance of values in education, Speaker Birla noted, “Life is incomplete without values. When education is accompanied by values, life becomes complete. At ALLEN, values are given priority along with education. That is why such a large number of students We have gathered today to pay tribute to the Kargil martyrs and honor their families. We should learn discipline and the spirit of living for the country from the lives of martyrs and soldiers.”
Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth, chief guest at the event, encouraged students to delve into the history of the country’s wars and to draw inspiration from the bravery and sacrifices of the army. “Learn discipline, determination, and courage to sacrifice from the army. The life of a soldier is a lesson in itself, showcasing their dedication to serving the country while being thousands of kilometers away from their families,” said Minister Seth.
Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav praised ALLEN Career Institute for honoring the families of Kargil martyrs. “Just as a warrior fights for the country, a student should also be determined to take the country forward. There should be full efforts to achieve the target, even in studies,” Captain Yadav said.
Dr. Naveen Maheshwari, Director of ALLEN Career Institute, shared, “We believe in imparting values along with education. We started the Shaurya Vandan series on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay. So far, Shaurya Vandan programs have been held in 14 states & UT. , such as Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal, honoring 280 families of Kargil martyrs.”
During the event, the families of 32 martyrs who lost their lives in the Kargil war were honoured and the heartfelt memories shared by the families moved many to tears.
In the ceremony, Param Vir Chakra awardee Caption Yogendra Yadav, ALLEN Directors Dr. Govind Maheshwari, Rajesh Maheshwari, Dr. Naveen Maheshwari, Dr Brajesh Maheshwari, CEO Nitin Kukreja, and Zonal Head and Vice President Amit Mohan Agarwal paid tribute to the martyrs’ families and expressed heartfelt gratitude for their sacrifices.
