Evoking the unforgettable time spent with the Kargil heroes, PM Modi pays tribute to the martyrs of Kargil War
New Delhi, July 26: Fortunate are those who get an opportunity to show solidarity and respect to the ones who sacrifice for the nation. Exemplifying the same, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War. Recalling the unhindered valour and courage of the Indian Army in reclaiming the peak, PM Modi evokes the unforgettable time spent with the jawans.
Prime Minister Modi, on the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, shared images of his Kargil visit during the war in 1999. He tweeted, “During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable.”
President of India Ram Nath Kovind, the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces, lead the country on Friday in celebrating the valour of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty on the peaks of Kargil in 1999.
Every year, July 26 is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the success of Operation Vijay and the victory of the Indian Army against infiltrating Pakistani troops, while defending the country’s integrity. 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is celebrated with heavy enthusiasm and vigour by military personnel at Dras-Kargil sector and the national capital New Delhi at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.
