Proxy war continuation of same ideology and mindset that have not changed: CDS

Speaking at the ‘Kargil Diwas Honours’ hosted by TV9 Network here to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil war, the CDS also said besides recalling memories of a war, it is also important to look at its aftermath and draw the “right lessons” for the future.

“We must not repeat the same mistakes,” he said.

At the event, the CDS General Chauhan also presented awards to many Kargil heroes and to the family members of martyrs who had made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 war.

“Pakistan always wanted to get even with us after the defeat in 1971 (war). The preemptive occupation of Siachen Glacier by us in 1984 was another humiliation which Pakistan suffered. Its operations in Kargil was to redeem its honour, but clearly all its efforts fell short of its aim,” he said.

The Kargil war, which has become synonymous to resoluteness, selflessness, fierce courage and determination of our armed forces, “inspires and collectively exhorts all of us to focus towards the future threats and challenges”, the CDS said.

“We must maintain a high degree of maintenance to face these kind of challenges,” he said.

“Lessons learnt by shedding blood must remain ingrained with our military. Other instruments of national power dealing with security and defence of the country must also take note of those lessons,” he said.

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