On 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi warns Pak
"The nation is forever indebted and deeply grateful to the mighty superheroes of our armed forces. "I salute the brave sons of the country who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland," he said.
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On 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi warns Pak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at the Kargil War Memorial on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, in Dras, Friday.
'Our bravehearts will trample all the terror attempts', Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives out a stern warning to Pakistan on the 25th victory anniversary of the 1999 Kargil war. Paying homage to the Kargil martyrs on Friday, thePM affirms that the Islamic State has not learned anything from past mistakes and has been trying to stay relevant by using terrorism and proxy wars.
Addressing a ceremony at the Kargil memorial in Dras, PM Modi averted, "Today, I am speaking at a place from where the masters of terror can hear my voice directly. I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their nefarious intentions will never succeed. Pakistan has not learned anything from its past and has continued to wage war in the garb of terrorism and proxy wars to stay relevant."
Remembering the utmost courage and bravery of the Kargil martyrs, PM remarked, "We not only won the war, but we also presented an incredible example of truth, restraint, and strength."
Kargil Vijay Diwas, the prime minister, reminds us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the Kargil War martyrs during an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.
"The nation is forever indebted and deeply grateful to the mighty superheroes of our armed forces. "I salute the brave sons of the country who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland," he said.
On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of Operation Vijay, declaring victory after a nearly three-month battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Kargil War Memorial.
The prime minister also highlighted India's development efforts in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, mentioning the abrogation of Article 370 and the progress made in the region. He remotely inaugurated the strategic Shinkun La Tunnel project, which will provide all-weather connectivity to Leh.
PM Modi emphasised that India will overcome all challenges in the way of development and that the government is working to boost ease of living and provide more services for the people of Ladakh. He highlighted the increase in budget allocation for Ladakh and the completion of over 330 projects by the Border Road Organisation (BRO).
The ceremony was attended by India's top military brass, and Modi's speech was seen as a strong message to Pakistan on the anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict.