President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives while serving their country during the 1999 Kargil War. 26 July marks 26 years of the India-Pakistan war.
"On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. This day symbolises the extraordinary valour, courage, and steadfast determination of our jawans. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!" Murmu posted in Hindi on X.
On 26 July 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of "Operation Vijay", declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the success of the Indian armed forces in ousting Pakistani intruders from the mountains in Kargil.
PM Modi said this occasion reminds the country of the unparalleled courage and valour of its soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending the country's pride.
Pakistani forces had stealthily occupied strategic positions in the mountains in Kargil, aiming to sever the transport link between Kashmir and Ladakh. However, India launched 'Operation Vijay' to evict them and achieved success.
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