Lucknow, 25 June (HS): Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, a Kargil

War hero and Param Vir Chakra recipient, is much respected by Uttar Pradesh

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The state government dedicated the U.P. Sainik

School in Lucknow after him, and Chief Minister Yogi often conducts public

honors on his birth and death anniversaries. CM Yogi Adityanath repeatedly

hails Captain Pandey's ultimate sacrifice, describing him as a role model for youths.

He pays frequent trips to the U.P. Sainik School in commemoration of the Kargil

hero. CM Yogi frequently invokes Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey's legacy to instill

patriotism in the youth, highlighting the significance of the U.P. Sainik

School in moulding disciplined citizens.

On his birth anniversary (June 25), Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Kargil war hero and Param Vir Chakra winner

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, referring to him as the immortal son of Mother

India. CM Yogi often honors Captain Pandey's unmatched heroism, indomitable

spirit, and leadership during the Kargil War via his official social media

profiles X. Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey hailed from Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur

area. His sacrifice (July 3, 1999) and bravery are recognized throughout the

country. On the occasion of the 47th anniversary, CM Yogi, along

with other ministers, paid homage to the courageous warrior who was

posthumously granted India's highest military accolade, the Param Vir Chakra.

“On the birth anniversary of Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey,

honored with the Param Vir Chakra for his unparalleled valor in the Kargil War,

a humble tribute. Your bravery inscribed on the peaks of Kargil is an indelible

chapter in India's saga of heroism. The nation shall forever remain indebted to

your sacrifice and martyrdom,” opined UP CM in a post on X.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi