JOIN USPresident Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay tributes to martyrs, commemorate 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas
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July 26, 2020 marks 21 years of India's victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the Kargil War. President Ram Nath Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, MoS Defence Shripad Naik paid their tributes saluting the sacrifices and valour of the fallen heroes in recapturing several mountain heights seized by Pakistani intruders in Kashmir.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes at the National War Memorial on Sunday on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war.
With #IndianArmy trending on Twitter today, Netizens — including retired army officers and politicians — celebrated the Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020.
On this day, 21 years ago, the Indian Army had declared successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay' and victory after nearly three-month-long battles on the icy heights of Kargil. In the 1999 war, 527 Indian soldiers were martyred and more than 1,300 were injured.
Every year India commemorates its victory over arch-rival Pakistan, saluting the supreme sacrifices and valour of the fallen heroes in recapturing several mountain heights seized by Pakistani intruders in Kashmir. In 2019, various cities across the country hosted events to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Here is how the Indian Twitterati commemorated the day:
President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted remembering the soldiers who 'laid down their lives to defend Bharat Mata.'
Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination & exceptional valour of our Armed Forces. I salute the soldiers who fought the enemy and laid down their life to defend Bharat Mata. The nation is forever grateful to them and their families.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2020
"Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India's valour and steadfast leadership. I bow to the soldiers who, with their indomitable courage, drove the enemy from the inaccessible hills of Kargil and waved the tricolour there again. The country is proud of the heroes of India dedicated to protecting the motherland," Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted in Hindi.
करगिल विजय दिवस भारत के स्वाभिमान, अद्भुत पराक्रम और दृढ़ नेतृत्व का प्रतीक है। मैं उन शूरवीरों को नमन करता हूँ, जिन्होंने अपने अदम्य साहस से करगिल की दुर्गम पहाड़ियों से दुश्मन को खदेड़ कर वहाँ पुनः तिरंगा लहराया। मातृभूमि की रक्षा के लिए समर्पित भारत के वीरों पर देश को गर्व है। pic.twitter.com/mD9Ged8Pkz
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 26, 2020
Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, paid tribute to the 'unwavering courage and patriotism' of the armed forces.
I am also grateful to those who despite becoming disabled in battle, continue to serve the country in their own ways and have set examples worthy of emulation by the Nation. #CourageInKargil
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2020
Retired Major Gaurav Arya wished India 'Happy Kargil Vijay Diwas'
Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas. Let us celebrate the memory of our brothers who fought bravely on those icy heights and brought glory to the nation and the uniform. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) July 26, 2020
Happy Kargil Vijay Diwas, India.
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda tweeted, "The battle of Kargil symbolises the valour of the heroic sons of Mother India. I offer my heartfelt admiration for the indomitable courage, valour and dedication of Indian soldiers."
कारगिल की लड़ाई मां भारती के वीर सपूतों के शौर्य का प्रतीक है। भारतीय सैनिकों के अदम्य साहस, शौर्य और समर्पण का मैं हृदय से वंदन करता हूं।
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 26, 2020
राष्ट्र की संप्रभुता की रक्षा करते हुए अपनी वीरता का परचम लहराने वाले मां भारती के सभी योद्धाओं का संपूर्ण राष्ट्र सदैव कृतज्ञ रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/u6XiuIhvMJ
Indian film director Priyadarshan saluted the valour of the soldiers.
Salute to the indomitable valour and sacrifice of our Heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas#KargilVijayDivas https://t.co/ye4nrAT2Om
— priyadarshan (@priyadarshandir) July 26, 2020
(With agency inputs)
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