Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 conflict.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid heartfelt tributes to the fallen soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War on Saturday, the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, expressing the nation's eternal gratitude for their supreme sacrifice.
Major Saravanan was posthumously awarded 'Vir Chakra', the country's third highest wartime gallantry award after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. The gallantry award was presented to his proud mother by then President K R Narayanan.
On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Air veteran Trilok, who served during the 1999 Kargil War, reflected on the sacrifices made and the advancements that have followed since then.
As the nation marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas today, Kargil war veteran Subedar Dhanesh Yadav of the 137 CETF Battalion (Territorial Army) 39 Gorkha Rifles recounted the early days of the 1999 conflict, highlighting the courage and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.
On the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Chief of
Sharing the tribute on social media platform X, the IAF posted, "The Indian Air Force pays heartfelt tribute to the valiant Warriors of the Kargil War. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve continue to inspire a nation united in gratitude."
The programme, organised at Kargil's Dras town, was attended by a large crowd of people while families took their turns to go up to the War memorial and pay tribute to the valiant soldiers.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday paid tributes to the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The commemorative event was held in Drass, Kargil, where both Union Ministers participated in a
"Heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas. This occasion reminds us of the unparalleled courage and valour of those brave sons of Mother India who dedicated their lives to protect the nation's pride. Their passion to sacrifice everything for the motherland will continue
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in the 1999 Kargil War, saying that their sacrifice is a "timeless reminder" of the unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces.