As the country commemorates the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Mumu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during ‘Operation Vijay’ in 1999.
On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of the operation, declaring victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.
Shaurya Sandhya, motorcycle display kick off Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations On Sunday (July 26, 2026), the Army will host a ‘Shradhanjali Samaroh’ – wreath laying ceremony – at the Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh’s Drass to pay homage to the bravehearts of the war.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to address military personnel and veterans during the event to commemorate the anniversary.
Exemplary models of our army’s glorious traditions: President Murmu on martyrs’ valour President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the valiant warriors who laid down their lives for the protection of the motherland, and said the nation shall forever remain indebted to them.
“On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay humble tribute to those valiant warriors who laid down their lives for the protection of our motherland,” Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.
Their unparalleled valour, unwavering resolve, and unparalleled patriotism stand as exemplary models of our Army’s glorious traditions, she said.
“The nation shall forever remain indebted to them.
The saga of valour of those heroic warriors will continue to inspire future generations to tread the path of national service and steadfast duty,” the President said.
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He also said that the nation expresses gratitude to the brave soldiers for their extraordinary courage and commitment towards securing India.
"Their valour in the face of the most formidable conditions will forever remain a source of national pride.
Their unwavering patriotism and devotion to duty will continue to inspire generations," he said in a post on X.
