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Remembering the Martyrs of the Kargil War

By Tavisshi Dhawan -
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  • 26th July 2020,
  • 8:00 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu pay their tributes among others.

Twenty one years ago today on July 26, 1999, The Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan in a blood soaked war. Since then this day is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.

We salute the indomitable courage, valor and selfless sacrifice of the heroes of the Kargil war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the jawans on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the country’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today paid tribute to the martyred heroes of the Kargil war who sacrificed their lives to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the country on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, ”the grateful nation will always remember their patriotism and valour.”

Due to Covid 19 Pandemic the celebrations this year are scaled down in magnanimity. Usually, the celebrations run for three days starting from 24th July, have been limited to a single day. However, the celebrations are going to be special on its own.

A Senior Army officer in northern region, Lt Gen YK Joshi, a Veer Chakra awardee, was a Commanding Officer in Operation Vijay in 1999. YK Joshi himself led several assault operations, to push the enemy back from Indian Territory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Indian soldiers who fought the Kargil war in 1999, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.“Twenty-one years ago on this day, our Army won the Kargil war,” Modi said in his “Mann ki Baat” radio program.

“On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations,” Modi tweeted.

Captain Anuj Nayyar, Lieutenant Keishing Clifford Nongrum, Major Padmapani Acharya, Major Rajesh SIngh Adhikari, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk are few soldiers among the many who fought in the Kargil War and whose lives have been immortalized by their love, selflessness and dedication towards their country.

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