NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Indian Consulate along with Shradhaa Foundation celebrated the Vijay Diwas at Indian Consulate in NY on 18^thJuly 2018. It is the first time an event of this nature has been celebrated. The Victory at Kargil in 1999 was celebrated and all those who laid down their life in the service to nation were remembered.

The event started with the Indian National anthem by Col (Ret.) Virendra Tavathia. Ms. Seema Jagtiani introduced the Shradhaa Foundation to the audience.  A comprehensive presentation of the Kargil war in general and battle of Tololing and Tiger Hill was made by Col Tavathia. Entire audience was moved by the sacrifice made by the gallant soldiers of Indian Army fighting at the highest battlefield. The actions of Indian Air Force and Navy were appreciated. The audience was overwhelmed by the courage, determination and will power of our Infantry Soldiers who defied all odds to achieve impossible victory. Some soldiers who actually participated in the Kargil war were also present.

Shradhaa Foundation, a New Jersey Non-Profit Organization is committed to support the families and children of our martyrs organized the event in the true traditions of Indian Army. The Foundation has been helping the families of our martyrs since 2011. The efforts and support received from Tri Service Ex-servicemen Welfare Organization was well recognized. Major Krishna Chari gave a detailed account of the activities of Shradhaa Foundation.

Consul General Sandeep Chakravarti appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of the Indian soldiers in his emotional address to the audience. He appreciated the efforts of Shradhaa Foundation and announced that the Victory Diwas will be celebrated annually at the Indian Consulate.

On behalf of Shradhaa Foundation, Ratilal Patel, trustee, Dr Avtar Ganju and Lt Col Suresh Mehra, current President presented the painting of Major Vivek Gupta, Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) to Consul General of India. Consul General thanked the office bearers of Foundation and said that this painting will find most appropriate place in the Indian Consulate. Young Yash Kansara and Vicky Kohli presented the emotional patriotic songs with perfection to bring tears in the eyes of listeners.

The entire Shradhaa Team including the volunteers Dhara Desai (Editor of the Video Presentation), Rajnish Balyan and Rajeev Chaudhary worked very hard to make the entire arena like a battle field. The delicious food was provided by Deewan Banquet Hall, Piscataway, NJ. Ms. Seema Jagtiani thanked Mr. Harpal Singh Obhan of Deewan Banquet Hall, and all the volunteers who helped in putting up this memorable event. The event culminated with the thank you note by the President.

Shradhaa Foundation will be hosting their annual fund raiser on 03^rdAugust at Akbar Banquet Hall in Edison, NJ. The stories of some unsung heroes will be presented to the community. An educational entertainment is in offing in honor of those who gave their TODAY for our TOMORROW.

(Based on a press release)