On the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the armed forces and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. In a tweet in Hindi, PM Modi said, their "passion to to sacrifice everything for the motherland will continue to inspire every generation."
"Heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas. This occasion reminds us of the unparalleled courage and valor of those brave sons of Mother India who dedicated their lives to protect the nation's pride. Their passion to sacrifice everything for the motherland will continue to inspire every generation. Jai Hind," PM Modi wrote on X.
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The Kargil war lasted more than 60 days and ended with India regaining control of all the previously held territory.
President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute and praised Indian Armed Forces for their "extraordinary valour, courage, and steadfast determination." "On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. This day symbolises the extraordinary valour, courage, and steadfast determination of our jawans. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!," she added.
The Indian armed forces had successfully carried out the "Operation Vijay" by defeating Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains. Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. India shall remain forever indebted to their service."
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, participate in Padyatra and pay homage to honour the valour of the army personnel who lost their life in the line of action during the Kargil War of 1999 on Kargil Vijay Divas 2025. Students and local people also participate in the occasion.
A participating student said, "We have come here for Padyatra for the remembrance of the brave soldiers who laid their lives... We thank the Indian army for organising such a program... Many lost their family members, which is not ordinary, and thus this Padyatra."