On the historic occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the Modi government, stating that India has become "aatmanirbhar" (self-reliant) in the defence sector under its leadership.
PM Modi paid tribute to bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in the 1999 Kargil War. The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
BJP MP and former Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt, on Friday accused the opposition leaders of issuing "incorrect statements" against the Agnipath scheme. He said that the NDA government introduced the scheme after studying various similar schemes in other countries.
Addressing the Kargil Vijay Rajat Samaroh on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda on Friday accused the opposition of using the army for their political purposes without giving anything in return.
Stepping up his attacks on the opposition, Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda while addressing Kargil Vijay Rajat Samaroh on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday accused them of politicising the "Agniveer Scheme" and PM Narendra Modi's visit to Drass.
The event was organised to commemorate the 'Rajat Jayanti Vijay Diwas and to honour the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives during the Kargil War.
Janata Dal (United) spokesperson KC Tyagi has praised the Government of India's decision to observe 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' but has called for further action to honor those affected by the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975.
Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday said that there is better coordination now among Indian security forces to ward off security threats emanating from Pakistan.
"Today, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided according to the wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Agniveer jawans will be given reservation in the recruitment of different types of police and armed forces in the state," CM Yadav said.
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Friday that the world recognised the indomitable valour and courage of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War.
"We are proud of our army, who protected our country; their sacrifice and courage has created a new history. Amid various challenges of the enemies, our soldiers not only hoisted the tricolour on the height but also created a history of victory. With such an unmatched contribution, sacrifice