<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and sacrifices for the country on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.<br /><br />July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.<br /><br />"Remembering our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War," Modi said in a series of tweets.<br /><br />"Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India's military prowess & the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe," he added.<br /><br />The Kargil conflict in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region took place after Pakistani troops occupied Indian posts on the heights.<br /><br />It took about three months for the the Indian forces to recapture the posts. <br /><br /></p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and sacrifices for the country on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.<br /><br />July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.<br /><br />"Remembering our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War," Modi said in a series of tweets.<br /><br />"Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India's military prowess & the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe," he added.<br /><br />The Kargil conflict in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region took place after Pakistani troops occupied Indian posts on the heights.<br /><br />It took about three months for the the Indian forces to recapture the posts. <br /><br /></p>