Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Inspiring quotes to share to pay tribute and honour the heroes

So, observed on July 26 every year, this day pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces who reclaimed the territories in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and honours the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.

During the war, the Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and succeeded in recapturing Tiger Hill and other posts as a part of ‘Operation Vijay’. (Express archive photo)

This year, in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Kargil War Memorial “to pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh at the War Memorial in Dras. (Photo: Screengrab)

To mark this occasion, here are some inspiring quotes from renowned leaders to share to pay tribute and honour the heroes. They encapsulate the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Inspiring quotes by famous leaders to share

On 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation honours the gallant efforts and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. We stand eternally grateful for their unwavering service.https://t.co/xwYtWB5rCV

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2024

“Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.” –  Captain Vikram Batra 

“If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death!” – Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey

Today, on 25th anniversary of #KargilVijayDiwas, 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…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2024

“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha.”- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

“The preservation of freedom is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.” – Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri

“Every citizen of India must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in this country but with certain duties.” – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today.” – Kargil War Memorial

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we pay tribute to the valour and sacrifice of our armed forces who courageously defended our nation. Their steadfast courage and commitment will always be remembered. Jai Hind!#KargilVijayDiwas@adgpi pic.twitter.com/1vHFxgRY2F

— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 26, 2024

“So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.” – Babasaheb Ambedkar

“Soldier is not just a person, one is our pride, the army is our glory, honour we earned.” – Kaushik Dhakate

“You have never lived until you have almost died, and for those who choose to fight, life has a special flavour, the protected will never know!” – Captain R. Subramanium

कारगिल विजय दिवस हमारे सशस्त्र बलों के अदम्‍य साहस और असाधारण पराक्रम के प्रति कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र द्वारा सम्मान प्रकट करने का अवसर है। वर्ष 1999 में कारगिल की चोटियों पर भारत माँ की रक्षा करते हुए सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाले प्रत्येक सेनानी को मैं श्रद्धांजलि देती हूं और उनकी पावन…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2024

“We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners up in war.” –  General J.J. Singh

भारत की रक्षा के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्यौछावर करने वाले अमर शहीदों को कारगिल विजय दिवस पर मेरा शत्-शत् नमन।

उनके सर्वोच्च बलिदान के लिए देश सदैव ऋणी रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/YIxMzONaxq

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 26, 2024

These quotes reflect the immense courage and dedication of the soldiers who fought for India’s sovereignty and security and serving a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the Indian Armed Forces to protect the nation.