In a video posted on X, the IAF paid tributes to its personnel who were involved in the Kargil victory. Watch the video here:
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Kargil Vijay Diwas Anniversary Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial in Dras to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the soldiers who were martyred during the 1999 war. Speaking at the Shradhanjali Samaroh there, he said: “in Kargil, we not only won the war, we also gave a wonderful example of truth, restraint and strength… falsehood and terror were defeated in the face of truth.” Taking aim at Pakistan, he added, “Pakistan has faced defeat for all its immoral and shameful attempts in the past. However, it has not learnt from its history.”
The PM also carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, virtually. Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world.
Significance of Vijay Diwas: The Kargil War officially ended 25 years ago, on July 26, 1999. The Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on this day, commemorates India’s victory against Pakistan at Ladakh’s Kargil district, and the sacrifices of her soldiers, who braved much more than just the Pakistani infiltrators to emerge victorious in Kargil. As per official figures, Indian casualties at the end of the War stood at 527 dead, 1,363 wounded and 1 PoW (Fl Lt K Nachiketa, whose MiG-27 was shot down during a strike operation).
In a video posted on X, the IAF paid tributes to its personnel who were involved in the Kargil victory. Watch the video here:
Lok Sabha paid tributes to the armed forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas that marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war.
Speaker Om Birla recalled the bravery shown by the soldiers despite the tough conditions during the war and paid tributes to their efforts in ensuring the unity of the country. As a mark of respect for the departed souls, the House stood in silence for a brief while.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the "first blast" virtually for the construction of a tunnel that aims to provide all-weather connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The 'blast' marks the start of construction of the Shinkun La tunnel.
The Congress paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War on the occasion of the 25th 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asserting that the country will always be indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice.
"On Kargil Vijay Diwas, my salutations to the immortal martyrs who sacrificed themselves to protect India. The country will always be indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice," the former Congress chief said in a post in Hindi on X.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Congratulations to our brave soldiers, their families and all Indians on the occasion of 25th 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. We bow our heads in tribute to the martyrdom of our heroes who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting our motherland in the Kargil War."
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Kargil Vijay Diwas is that golden page of Indian military history which reminds us of the valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting the families of the heroes of Kargil War.
"Agnipath scheme is also an example of the necessary reforms done by the Army... some people used to think that the Army means saluting politicians, doing parades but for us, Army means the faith of 140 crore countrymen. The goal of Agnipath is to make the Army young, to keep the Army continuously fit for war. Unfortunately, some people have made such a sensitive issue related to national security a subject of politics. These are the same people who weakened our Army by committing scams worth thousands of crore," said PM Modi, in a veiled attack at the Opposition.
"Pakistan has faced defeat for all its immoral and shameful attempts in the past. However, it has not learnt from its history. It is trying to maintain its relevance through terrorism and proxy wars. But today, I am speaking from the very place where the masters of terrorism can hear me clearly! I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their sinister plans will never succeed," PM Modi said in on the occasion of 25th Vijay Diwas.
"In Kargil, we not only won the war, we also gave a wonderful example of 'truth, restraint and strength'. You know, India was trying for peace at that time, in return Pakistan once again showed its untrustworthy face. But falsehood and terror were defeated in the face of truth," PM Modi said in Dras.
Speaking at the Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh, he said: “This day tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh at the War Memorial in Dras. (Photo: Screengrab)
Father of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra, GL Batra lays wreath at the Headquarters Western Command in Haryana and and pays tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.
President Droupadi Murmu took to X to pay tribute to the martyrs and said: "Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces. I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Mother India on the peaks of Kargil in 1999 and bow in reverence to their sacred memory."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dras, where he visited the Kargil War Memorial to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the soldiers who were martyred during the war.
India’s victory in the Kargil War was as much against the terrain and the climate, as it was against Pakistani combatants.
The conflict was triggered when infiltrators from Pakistan crossed the LoC and occupied high positions in Ladakh’s Kargil district. First reported to the Indian Army on May 3, the infiltrators were initially thought to be jihadis. But over the next few weeks, as the sheer scale of the invasion came to light, the role of the Pakistani state became undeniable.
Here is the story of how our soldiers braved – and conquered – Kargil’s hostile conditions.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is paying tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at Smritika War Memorial, Lucknow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dras, where he will be visiting the Kargil War Memorial at today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the soldiers who were martyred during the war.
"Today, on 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in 1999 war. Their unwavering commitment, valour and patriotism ensured that our country remained safe and secure. Their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and our coming generations," Rajnath Singh wrote in a post on X.
The PM will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, virtually. Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the Kargil War Memorial today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the soldiers who were martyred during the war.
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