Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah Honor Heroes on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Tributes at the National War Memorial
Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. He stated that their courage and patriotism will continue to inspire every Indian and future generations.
Remembering Captain Vikram Batra
GL Batra, the father of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra, also laid a wreath at the Headquarters Western Command to honor the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
Amit Shah’s Tribute
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X that Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolizes the unwavering resolve and valor of the brave soldiers. He praised their ultimate valor in the Himalayas, which forced the enemy to retreat and allowed India to hoist the tricolor again in Kargil.
Operation Vijay
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.
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Rajnath Singh -: Rajnath Singh is the Defence Minister of India. He is responsible for the country’s defense and military matters.
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is the Home Minister of India. He looks after the country’s internal security and law enforcement.
Kargil Vijay Diwas -: Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day to remember the victory of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999. It is celebrated on July 26th every year.
Kargil War -: The Kargil War was a conflict between India and Pakistan in 1999. Indian soldiers fought bravely to push back Pakistani forces from the Kargil region in Jammu and Kashmir.
National War Memorial -: The National War Memorial is a monument in New Delhi, India. It honors soldiers who have died in wars and conflicts involving India.
Operation Vijay -: Operation Vijay was the name of the mission during the Kargil War. Indian forces worked to reclaim strategic positions in the Kargil region from Pakistani infiltrators.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It has been a point of conflict between India and Pakistan for many years.
Pakistani infiltrators -: Pakistani infiltrators were soldiers and militants from Pakistan who secretly entered the Kargil region. They took control of strategic positions, leading to the Kargil War.