PM Modi urges citizens to salute heroes of Kargil war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Mann Ki Baat on July 25 urged the countrymen to salute the brave hearts of Kargil on July 26, when the nation will mark Kargil Vijay Diwas. Hailing the Indian armed forces, the Prime Minister said that the Kargil war is a symbol of valour and discipline of security forces which the entire world has witnessed. He said that India will celebrate this day as 'Amrut Mahotsav'. "Tomorrow 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.