Kargil Vijay Diwas Archives

26 Jul

Mothers kept waiting; some children only saw their fathers in pictures: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Drass, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute on Sunday to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War, commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas, reflecting how the enemy underestimated the bravery and determination of the Indian Army. Addressing the gathering at Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Singh said, "The Tricolour that flutters so proudly atop the Kargil War Memorial comes at a tremendous cost to its honour, pride, and glory. Exactly 27 years ago from today, in this very July of 1999, a cowardly and insidious attack was launched on our motherland." "Pakistan, through its infiltrating army intruders, resorted…

26 Jul

Will make the country’s flag fly even higher: Army Chief on Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary

Dras, July 26 (IANS) Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth paid humble tributes to the brave and heroic martyrs on the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, assuring that the Indian Army, in every way, is fully with the country in its progress and, in the coming time, will make the country's flag fly even higher. Speaking to reporters after the Kargil Vijay Diwas event in Dras, Ladakh, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth said, "On the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, here, by my own presence, I feel a kind of new energy, a new pride, within myself. On this…

26 Jul

Their service, sacrifice will continue to inspire: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 Kargil war and said their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and the coming generations. In a post on X, the Union Minister said, "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 sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and…

26 Jul

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Lessons that PM Modi learnt from war front 25 years ago

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi got some invaluable lessons from his visit to the Kargil War front in 1999. During the war, Pakistani troops had infiltrated deep into Indian territory prompting the launch of Operation Vijay. Narendra Modi, then serving as the BJP's National General Secretary, described his visit to the war zone as "a pilgrimage of a lifetime," as noted in a post by Modi Archives on social media platform X on Friday. In early May 1999, Pakistani forces crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and entered the Drass, Mushkoh, Kaksar, and Batalik sectors, with…