<p>New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid glowing tributes to the military personnel who made supreme sacrifices to ensure India's victory in the 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan.</p>.<p>On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of Operation Vijay, declaring victory after a nearly three-month battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.</p>.<p>The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kargil-vijay-diwas-live-family-members-of-brave-soldiers-pay-tribute-at-the-war-memorial-3649609">Follow live updates from Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations right here!</a></strong></em></p>.<p>"On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains," Singh said.</p>.<p>"Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. India shall remain forever indebted to their service," he said in a social media post. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid glowing tributes to the military personnel who made supreme sacrifices to ensure India's victory in the 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan.</p>.<p>On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of Operation Vijay, declaring victory after a nearly three-month battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.</p>.<p>The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kargil-vijay-diwas-live-family-members-of-brave-soldiers-pay-tribute-at-the-war-memorial-3649609">Follow live updates from Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations right here!</a></strong></em></p>.<p>"On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains," Singh said.</p>.<p>"Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. India shall remain forever indebted to their service," he said in a social media post. </p>