On the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the gallant soldiers of the Kargil battle and said the anniversary brings to light the amazing story of those magnificent brave Indians who would always serve as an inspiration to their countrymen.
President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute, saying that future generations will continue to be inspired by the bravery and courageous tales of the past.
“Kargil Vijay Diwas brings to the fore the heroic saga of those wonderful bravehearts of India, who will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen. On this special day, I bow down and salute them from the bottom of my heart. Long live India!,” tweeted PM Narendra Modi.
“Today, on the glorious occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, all the countrymen remember the victory achieved by the extraordinary valour of our armed forces. On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay tribute and bow to the memory of the fighters who paved the way for victory by sacrificing their lives to protect the country. Their heroic stories will always inspire generations to come. Jai Hind!” President Murmu said in a tweet.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter to pay his tributes to the soldiers.
“On Kargil Vijay Diwas, join the nation in saluting the courage and unflinching commitment of our brave soldiers. We are ever grateful for their service and sacrifices,” tweeted S Jaishankar.
For the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh travelled to Drass in the Kargil area of Ladakh.
Every year, this day is observed to remember the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict.