Monday 26 July 2021

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to martyred soldiers

Today is the 22nd anniversary of the Kargil War that was fought between India and Pakistan. On this day, 26 July in 1999, India had successfully completed Operation Vijay and recaptured the Indian territories from Pakistani intruders. Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas in the country.

The sacrifice of the soldiers is remembered on this day and several events are organised by individuals and organisations to commemorate it.

Political leaders are also marking the Kargil Vijay Diwas by remembering the sacrifice of Indian soldiers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted an excerpt about Kargil Diwas from an episode of Mann Ki Baat which aired last year. He also said that the sacrifice and valour of those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting India.

Paying respects to the Indian soldiers, Home Minister Amit Shah said that it was because of their sacrifice that the tricolour was hoisted again on the hills of Kargil.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a photograph of the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their life for the dignity of the tricolour. Gandhi said that the supreme sacrifice of these people and their families will always be remembered.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee said that she salutes the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the country. “India will forever remain indebted to the bravehearts,” she said.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju commemorated the day by paying homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their life to protect India.

Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu tweeted that the nation will always remain indebted to the bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces.



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