India Celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021, Pays Tribute to War Heroes

Source: IndiaTV

India held Kargil Vijay Diwas on Monday, July 26, with accolades for the legends of the Kargil War. In 1999, the Indian military crushed Pakistan's endeavours to catch key statures in Kargil in 'Activity Vijay' (triumph). 

Prime minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to say, " “We remember their sacrifices. We remember their valour. Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day...”. He moreover shared a passage from his last year's Mann Ki Baat radio program. 

We remember their sacrifices.

We remember their valour.

Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day.

Also sharing an excerpt from last year’s ’Mann Ki Baat.’ pic.twitter.com/jC42es8OLz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind, alongside CDS General Bipin Rawat, was additionally planned to visit Drass today to give recognition to these officers at the Kargil War Memorial situated on the lower regions of Tololing yet he was unable to arrive at Kargil because of a severe climate. 

While Rawat was at that point in Kargil where he examined the security status on Sunday, armed force authorities told news organization ANI that the President will shortly be laying a wreath at Baramulla War Memorial in Kashmir. 

In the meantime, the Opposition party Congress likewise took to Twitter saying that  "Heartfelt tributes to every soldier who laid down his life for the dignity of our tricolour. "Our accolade for the saints who ensure us and motivate the country." 

Senior Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Ardent recognitions for each officer who set out his life for the pride of our tricolour." "We will consistently recall yours and your family's incomparable penance for the security of the country. Jai Hind," he said. 

We remember their sacrifices.

We remember their valour.

Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day.

Also sharing an excerpt from last year’s ’Mann Ki Baat.’

हमारे तिरंगे की गरिमा में अपनी जान देने वाले प्रत्येक सेनानी को दिल से श्रद्धांजलि। देश की सुरक्षा के लिए आपके व आपके परिवारों के इस सर्वोच्च बलिदान को हम हमेशा याद करेंगे।

जय हिंद।#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/66IGe50kiy

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 26, 2021