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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi, President Murmu Pay Tributes; Know History, Significance and Celebrations Happening Today
INDIA, JUL 26 – The anniversary honors the 1999 Kargil War heroes whose sacrifice secured strategic mountain positions from Pakistani forces, with tributes led by top Indian leaders.
- The 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas was marked by national leaders paying homage, with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading tributes, commemorating India’s 1999 victory.
- The Kargil War lasted over 60 days and concluded on July 26, 1999, after Pakistani forces occupied strategic positions in Kargil to sever the Kashmir-Ladakh link, prompting India to launch Operation Vijay on May 26, 1999.
- At Lamochen Viewpoint in Drass, families of army personnel gathered to pay tribute with emotional recollections and the Indian Air Force also honoured the fallen.
- In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said `India shall remain forever indebted to their service` and emphasized their supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War as a timeless reminder of the Armed Forces' resolve.
- Across India, memorial services and ceremonies mark the day, with local and military officials gathering at war memorials in Ladakh alongside veterans and families.
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