India Celebrates 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
On July 26, India marks the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day to honor the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.
Families Remember Their Heroes
Madhubala, the widow of Kargil hero Vinod Kumar, shared her pride, saying, “On May 18, 1997, we got married and on June 14, 1999, he lost his life. I feel very good to be here and feel proud.”
Rajender Kumar, the elder brother of soldier Bejender Kumar, also expressed his pride, stating, “I feel so proud; he died for the country. We remember him every day.”
Prashanti, wife of Group Captain K Nachiketa Rao, a fighter pilot captured by Pakistani forces, recalled, “I feel very proud. The bravery and courage he had shown. We were not married at the time of the war. We married after two years of it. Like all the other countrymen, we used to pray every day for his repatriation (from Pakistan). We feel proud as there are very few people who get such a chance to show such bravery and then get to comeback and live to tell those tales.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the brave soldiers. He stated, “Tomorrow, 26th July, is a very special day for every Indian. We will mark the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is a day to pay homage to all those who protect our nation. I will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay tributes to our brave heroes. Work will also commence for the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This project is important to improve connectivity to Leh, especially during bad weather.”
PM Modi will virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, which aims to enhance connectivity to Leh.
About Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
Doubts Revealed
Kargil Vijay Diwas -: Kargil Vijay Diwas is a special day in India to remember the soldiers who fought bravely in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999. It is celebrated every year on July 26.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the country and makes important decisions for the nation.
Kargil War Memorial -: The Kargil War Memorial is a place in Kargil, India, where people go to remember and honor the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. It has names of the soldiers who lost their lives.
Shinkun La Tunnel Project -: The Shinkun La Tunnel Project is a plan to build a tunnel through the Shinkun La pass. This tunnel will help people travel more easily to Leh, a city in the northern part of India.
Group Captain K Nachiketa Rao -: Group Captain K Nachiketa Rao is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Air Force. He was captured during the Kargil War but later returned safely.
