22 years of Kargil war victory: India remembers the sacrifices
By Asianet Newsable English | First Published Jul 26, 2021, 10:01 AM ISTMarking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the bravery of those who lost their lives protecting the nation motivated citizens every single day.
India is on Monday celebrating 22 years of its victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the bravery of those who lost their lives protecting the nation motivated citizens every single day.
“26 July” epitomises the Saga of Valour of our soldiers during . The gallant soldiers of triumphed over Pakistani Invaders with undaunted courage & determination. pic.twitter.com/ihD91D6EZO
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General MM Naravane, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Indian Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, and CISC Vice Admiral Atul Jain paid tributes to fallen heroes at National War Memorial in Delhi.
In his message on Kargil Vijay Diwas, General Naravane said that the nation will always be indebted for the valour and sacrifice of the Bravehearts.
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Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur and Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal paid floral tributes at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.
President Ram Nath Kovind, who too was to lay a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, was forced to change his plan at the last minute due to bad weather. He would lay a wreath at Baramula War Memorial.
We remember their sacrifices.
We remember their valour.
Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day.
Also sharing an excerpt from last year’s ’Mann Ki Baat.’ pic.twitter.com/jC42es8OLz
On July 26, 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated Pakistan and since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.
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