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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 Quotes: Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas, we commemorate India’s historic victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War, marking 25 years since the war’s end on July 26, 1999.
It is observed by people across India in solidarity with our Armed Forces. Kargil Vijay Diwas serves as a powerful symbol of national unity and patriotism.
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.
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.
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.
“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
“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
“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
“We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners up in war.” – General J.J. Singh
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.
