CaptAIn Vikram Batra

[Audio] Good morning everyone, we are here today to discuss the life of the highly accomplished Captain Vikram Batra, a brave solider and great contributor to India. He was born in Palampur, India, and had a remarkable academic career with a B.Sc in Medical Sciences and an MA in English from Panjab University. Today we celebrate his legacy..

[Audio] Vikram Batra was born in 1974 in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Girdhari Lal Batra, a school principal, and Kamal Kanta Batra, a school teacher. His mother was his first teacher and he attended D A V Public School in Palampur for his Middle Standard, followed by Central School, Palampur for his Senior Secondary. He went on to enrol in B.Sc Medical Sciences at DAV College in Chandigarh where he joined the Air Wing of National Cadet Corps (NCC) in his first year. Later, in 1995, he took admission in MA English at Panjab University in Chandigarh..

[Audio] Captain Vikram Batra made an extraordinary contribution during the Kargil War and Operation Vijay. He successfully captured two peaks that had been taken over by militants and was promoted for his bravery. He single-handedly shot down over a hundred militants and saved countless lives. He ultimately died in battle while saving a soldier from his battalion on the 4875 peak. Captain Batra is an inspiration to us all and his courage and bravery will never be forgotten..

[Audio] Captain Vikram Batra's courage and dedication to his country is an inspiration to many. His last words to his fellow soldiers were “Yeh Dill Maange More! Don’t Worry about us, Pray for your safety”, a true demonstration of his loyalty and commitment to his nation. We should strive to uphold his legacy by creating a diverse and inclusive school atmosphere that provides equal opportunities to everyone..

[Audio] Capt Virkram Batra was renowned for his exceptional valor and determination during the Kargil war. His conflict resolution tactics earned him the title of 'Sher Shah' of Kargil. As a befitting honour for his exemplary service to the nation, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration, during a ceremony hosted by President Shri K. R. Narayanan. His remarkable courage and dedication to the cause made him an icon of the Indian Armed Forces..

[Audio] Captain Vikram Batra was an iconic figure of courage and heroism among Indian soldiers during the Kargil War. His story of tremendous sacrifice and bravery has been immortalized in film, first with Abhishek Bachchan's portrayal in the 2003 movie LOC Kargil. In 2021, Siddharth Malhotra picked up the mantle, taking on the role in the movie Shershah. Both these films showcased the Indian victory in Kargil, and were dedicated to the memory of Captain Batra..

[Audio] Captain Vikram Batra was an exemplary soldier and a national hero. Numerous places have been named in his memory such as Point 4875, where he captured during the Kargil war, renamed as “Batra top”, a residential area in Jabalpur cantonment named as “Captain Vikram Batra Enclave”, a hall at service selection centre Allahbad named “Vikram Batra Block”, combined cadets mess at the IMA named “Vikram Batra Mess”, and a memorial for war veterans including Batra stands at DAV College, Chandigarh. In December 2019, Delhi's Mukarba Chowk and its flyover was renamed as “Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra” as a larger tribute to him. His courage and commitment are honored by renaming these places in his honour..

[Audio] Vikram Batra was a true leader and an invaluable asset to the Indian army. He was a brave soldier who fearlessly volunteered to capture peak 4875, even in the face of a difficult situation. His courage and adaptability were demonstrated in the face of the new challenge to recapture critical peaks. His unwavering commitment was evident as he put himself ahead of his subedar during the rescue attempt, even if that meant sacrificing his own life. He displayed his aptitude for efficient problem solving when he captured pint 5140, and his reliability was second to none when it came to counting on a team member to work hard and meet commitments. We owe a great debt to Vikram Batra for his bravery and selfless sacrifice..

[Audio] Captain Vikram Batra selflessly devoted his life to protecting our nation and its people from a young age of 24. He courageously sacrificed his life for our country without hesitation and is a true hero of our nation. His life, courage and valor will remain in our hearts forever, acting as a source of inspiration for patriotism. His sacrifice for our nation will always be remembered and honoured. Jai Hind!.