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
The union ministers, accompanied by locals and students, participated in the programme at the historic site of Kargil, which saw the conflict first hand when the area was captured by Pakistani forces in May 1999 and subsequently retaken, after the Indian Army launched Operation Bison.
Every year on July 26, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day etched in the nation's heart with pride and solemn remembrance. It marks the day in 1999 when India successfully concluded Operation Vijay, reclaiming the strategic heights from Pakistani intruders.
In a post on social media platform X, the CM wrote that the occasion was not just a day to celebrate victory in war, but an "eternal saga" of the valour, sacrifice, and national service of India's brave sons, who could not be forgotten.
"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.
"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 w
In a tribute ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India, hoisted a 72-feet-high national flag at one of the highest vantage points in Lamochan, Drass. The initiative honours the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their
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The Indian Army on Friday organised a special programme to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas in the Government Higher Secondary School in Khour, a border area in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, near the Line of Control.
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