India today marked the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil conflict. Ceremonies were held across the country, with the central event taking place at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and top military officials paid floral tributes to the fallen soldiers. The occasion was also observed in schools, colleges, and public institutions nationwide with patriotic fervour.
Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India’s victory in “Operation Vijay,” a military campaign launched to drive out infiltrators from strategic peaks in the Kargil sector. Over 500 Indian soldiers lost their lives in the high-altitude battle, which remains one of the most defining moments in India’s military history.
“Their courage, valour, and sacrifice continue to inspire every Indian,” the Prime Minister said in a social media post.
