Kargil Vijay Diwas: Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the National War Memorial.
New Delhi:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the National War Memorial on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the country’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War. On July 26, 1999, the Indian army announced the successful completion of “Operation Vijay”, declaring victory after nearly three-month battles in the frozen heights of Kargil. The country has lost more than 500 soldiers in the war. “I congratulate all Indian citizens on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The sacrifices made by the soldiers, who helped us win the Kargil war, will always be an inspiration to the armed forces,” Singh said to journalists. Alongside the Minister of Defense, Minister of State for Defense Shripad Naik, Chief of Defense Staff, General Bipin Rawat, Chief General of the Army MM Naravane, Marshal-in-Chief of Air RKS Bhadauria and Chief Navy Admiral Karambir Singh also paid tribute to Amar Jawan Jyoti at the National War Memorial.
Here are the live updates on Kargil Vijay Diwas:
On the occasion of the 21st birthday of Kargil Vijay Diwas, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on Sunday to the soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the country.
The President said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of the fearless determination and exceptional worth of our armed forces.
“Kargil Vijay Diwas is the symbol of the fearless determination and exceptional worth of our armed forces. I salute the soldiers who fought the enemy and gave their lives to defend Bharat Mata. The nation is eternally grateful to them and to them. their families, ”President Kovind tweeted. .
“Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Indian armed forces who displayed exemplary bravery and made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil war,” the defense minister tweeted with photos.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his tributes to soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
“About Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, which steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their worth continues to inspire generations. We will talk more about this during today’s #MannKiBaat, which begins shortly, ”PM Modi tweeted. .
