Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi pays tribute, says ‘we remember their sacrifices’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid a tribute to the martyrs of the Kargil war, which India fought with Pakistan in 1999 and won, on Kargil Vijay Diwas and said the bravery of those who sacrificed their lives motivates Indians every single day. The Prime Minister also shared an excerpt from his last year’s monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

“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. Also sharing an excerpt from last year’s ’Mann Ki Baat.’,” PM Modi said in a tweet.

The Indian armed forces 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.

A day ahead of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, PM Modi urged the countrymen to salute the brave hearts of Kargil in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

Marking the key day in Indian history, the Prime Minister said the Kargil war is a symbol of valour and discipline of our security forces which the entire world has witnessed. He said that India will celebrate this day as ‘Amrut Mahotsav’.

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