Their Bravery Motivates Us Every single Day: PM Modi Remembers Kargil Martyrs

Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War, which India fought with Pakistan in 1999 and won.

“We remember their sacrifices. We remember their valour. Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day,” tweeted Prime Minister Modi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the countrymen to salute the brave hearts of Kargil on July 26, when the country will celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Appreciating the Indian Armed Forces, the Prime Minister said that the Kargil War is a symbol of the valor and discipline of our security forces, which the whole world has seen. He said that India will celebrate this day as ‘Amrut Mahotsav’.

“Monday is Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kargil war is a symbol of valour and discipline of our armed forces which the entire world has witnessed. I would like you to read the thrilling story of Kargil on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Let us all salute the brave hearts of Kargil,” said the Prime Minister on his 79th edition of the monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat.

“The day will be celebrated as Amrut Mahotsav. That’s why it becomes even more special,” he added.

The Amrut Mahotsav, which is being celebrated as a ‘Jan Andolan’ by the Government of India, will be managed by a National Implementation Committee, which will be headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The country will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.

The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. 

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