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Jun 21, 2022, 6 tweets

Years ago on this day, he was born, who grew up with an ambition of joining #IndianArmy to

> lead a contingent on Rajpath on Republic Day Parade.
> kill enemies.

He achieved both.

Today MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA would have turned 54 had he not immoratlized in #KargilWar.

On June 21, 1968

MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA
MAHA VIR CHAKRA
2 RAJRIF

was born to Smt Vimala Acharya and WING COMMANDER JAGANNATH ACHARYA.
Originally Acharya family belonged to Orrisa but is settled in Hyderabad.

Keep it in mind #FreedomisnotFree

“As a mother, I am definitely sad & hurt but as a patriot, I am proud of my son. He lives forever, whereas I will not. He made me promise that I would not cry when he left for the front.”
~ Smt Vimala Acharya mother of MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA.

Keep it in mind #FreedomisnotFree

“Babloo” as called by his parents & family could have earned his living like a regular guy with his Hotel Management course & the bachelor’s degree.

But his passion for #IndianArmy landed him to the 2nd Battalion of the RAJPUTANA RIFLES.

#HappyBirthdayMajorPadmapaniAcharya

On June 28, 1999,

MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA
2 RAJRIF

was assigned the task to take possession of the enemy bunker at the Tololing Top as it was a dominant position overlooking the Srinagar – Leh Highway (NH 1D).

#HappyBirthdayMajorPadmapaniAcharya

#FreedomisnotFree

For his contribution in the #KargilWar and supreme sacrifice in the #BattleofTololing
MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA
2 RAJRIF
was awarded with MAHA VIR CHAKRA which his father WING COMMANDER JAGANNATH ACHARYA received on his behalf. #HappyBirthdayMajorPadmapaniAcharya
#FreedomisnotFree

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