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.
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.
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha is set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with a slew of nationwide tributes celebrating the valour of the Indian armed forces.
During the ceremony, four CRPF bravehearts were posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra for their valour in the fight against Maoists in Bijapur on April 3, 2021.
To illustrate Kashmir's historical and cultural heritage, along with the military valour that has ensured Jammu and Kashmir always remains the pride of India, a mesmerising laser light and sound show has been conceived by the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, Dagger Division, and Pir Panjal Brigad
The Dras Thunder Motorcycle Rally was flagged off by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, VCOAS, on 13 June 13 from New Delhi. It aimed to spread messages of valour and sacrifices of soldiers as it traversed significant locations en route to the Kargil War Memorial.
Commemorating the 'Rajat Jayanti' (Silver Jubilee) of the Kargil victory and in tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the soldiers, the Indian Army and the Regiment of Artillery are conducting a pan India Motorcycle Expedition.
Extending wishes on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that he salute the valour of the brave men and women serving in the conflict zones.