Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, saying that he is the one spreading lies and doing petty politics even on the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Friday that Agniveers, after serving the country, will be given weightage in recruitment for the UP Police and PAC force. He mentioned that the nation would benefit from having trained and disciplined young soldiers in the form of Agn
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.
Major General Vijay Joshi (Retd.), who served as the Commandant of the Military Command Hospital in Udhampur during the Kargil War 1999, spoke about an important visit made by PM Modi, then Bharatiya Janta Party's (BJP) National General Secretary, in 1999 to meet the injured and war-weary so
"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
on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, members of the Indian film industry and sports fraternity paid tribute to the brave army men who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the nation's territory during the Kargil war in 1999.
Sachin took to X, saying that he salutes the heroes of defence forces for their "countless acts of courage sacrifice". He said that the day, known as the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' reminds people of the sacrifices made by the soldiers for their country.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed to commemorate the day India brought the Kargil War to a successful conclusion and to honour the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Taking a dig at the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the opposition wanted to scrap the Tejas jet project, adding that some people weakened the army by "committing scams worth thousands of crores in the army."
In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is that golden page of Indian military history that reminds us of the valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers.