Our armed forces' valour inspire generations: PM Modi on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to armed forces to mark the 21st anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war, saying their valour continues to inspire generations.   

The Kargil war was declared over on July 26, 1999, after Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of them drawn from the neighbouring country’s Northern Light Infantry, from the captured peaks in Kargil.

The day is observed as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to commemorate India’s victory.

“On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations,” Modi tweeted, adding that he would speak more about it in his Mann Ki Baat address. 

The prime minister used the hashtag #CourageInKargil.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said the country is proud of the heroes who are dedicated to protecting it and who drove away the enemy from the arduous hills of Kargil.

On the 21st anniversary of the country’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war, Shah said the “Kargil Vijay Diwas” is a symbol of India’s self-respect, amazing valour and steadfast leadership.

“I bow to the bravehearts, who, with their indomitable courage, drove the enemy from the difficult hills of Kargil and waved the tricolour there again. The country is proud of the heroes of India who are dedicated to protecting the motherland,” he said in a tweet in Hindi. PTI