President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
On July 26 that year, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of ‘Operation Vijay’, declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.
India observes the day as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ every year. Over 500 soldiers made supreme sacrifice in the conflict.
In her message, President Murmu, who is also the Supreme Commander of the military, said: “This day symbolises the extraordinary valor, courage, and steadfast determination of our jawans.”
Modi said Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds the country of unparalleled courage and valour of its soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defending the country’s pride.
Various events were organised across the country, including at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, to mark the occasion.
