Cong pays tributes to Kargil heroes, offers prayers at KVT
Kargil Vijay Diwas
, Congress workers in Varanasi paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War.
The Congress workers led by party state president
Ajay Rai
paid floral tributes to the martyrs at the party's camp office in Lahurabir.
Later, a large number of Congress workers gathered and marched in a procession, chanting 'Har Har Mahadev', to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where they performed Jalabhishek through the Kashi Dwar.
Rai emphasized the significance of the day, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers, who fought in the Kargil War. He expressed the party's commitment to working for the welfare of all sections of society and promoting peace, prosperity, and harmony.
Party district president Rajeshwar Singh Patel and city president Raghavendra Chube highlighted the importance of 'Kashi Dwar', which allows local residents to have a separate entry point for darshan at KVT. They reaffirmed the Congress party's commitment to raising the voices of the common people and working for their welfare.
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