On the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Kargil conflict and said the occasion brings to light the heroic story of those wonderful brave Indians who will always serve as an inspiration to their countrymen. “Kargil Vijay Diwas brings to light the heroic story of those wonderful Indian bravehearts, who will always serve as an example for their fellow citizens. I give them my sincere respect and salute on this special day. “Long live India!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted in Hindi. President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute, saying that future generations will continue to be inspired by the bravery and heroic tales of the past.
“Today, on the glorious occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, all the countrymen remember the victory achieved by the extraordinary valor of our armed forces. On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay tribute and bow to the memory of the fighters who paved the way for victory by sacrificing their lives to protect the country. Their heroic stories will always inspire generations to come. Jai Hind!” Priesident Murmu said in a tweet roughly translated from Hindi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter to pay his tributes to the fallen soldiers.
“On Kargil Vijay Diwas, join the nation in saluting the courage and unflinching commitment of our brave soldiers. We are ever grateful for their service and sacrifices,” tweeted S Jaishankar.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh for the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The day is marked every year to pay homage to the fallen soldiers in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.
The Raksha Mantri laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial here in memory of the fallen bravehearts in the icy heights of Kargil.