PM Modi hails Kargil war heroes in Vijay Diwas
posted on Jul 26, 2016 @ 2:42PM
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. This day marked the successful completion of "Operation Vijay". Remembering sacrifices of the soldiers during the war against Pakistan, Modi tweeted, "On Kargil Vijay Diwas I bow to every valiant soldier who fought for India till the very last breath. Their heroic sacrifices inspire us. Indiawill never forget the fearlessness with which our courageous soldiers gave a befitting and unforgettable reply to the intruders. We recall with pride, the firmness demonstrated by India's political leadership in 1999, which ensured a decisive victory in Kargil.
" Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar paid his tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in the morning. Chief of Army, Navy and Air Force were also present. The Army is celebrating the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory in the war against Pakistan. The battle took place between India and Pakistan during May-July, 2016. The conflict was triggered after Pakistani soldiers managed to occupy key positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Kargil sector. It had officially come to an end on July 26, 2016. The week-long celebrations will end on Tuesday.