Martyrdom of Major Padmapani Acharya who was posthumously awarded Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest Indian military honour, for his actions during the Kargil War, has been commemorated with a coffee table book being launched in the city.
Major Padmapani Acharya was a resident of Hyderabad. Commissioned into 2 Rajputana Rifles, he led his company in Kargil war.
He placed his call for duty and service for nation above his life and made supreme sacrifice on June 28, 1999, while leading a platoon to capture Tololing through raining artillery shells from the enemy.
At an event organised by Synchrony, the coffee table book was launched by Major General N. Srinivas Rao, General Officer Commanding, Telangana Sub Area, and Major Acharya’s daughter Aparajita, who was born three months after his martyrdom.
“The book documents the collection of his letters to home, some photographs and a brief write-up on his life,” said Aparajita.
Major General Rao said Major Padmapani Acharya was not only a role model for soldiers but also a role model for the nation.
He complimented the efforts made by Synchrony to reach out to the veterans and serving soldiers as part of their diversity and inclusion initiatives, which includes the Veterans Network.
Hall named after him
Anuradha Rao, wife of Major General Srinivas Rao, inaugurated a conference hall named after Major Padmapani Acharya, MVC at Synchrony, a press release said.