Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021: Remembering 's fallen heroes who put nation first

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021, : July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to mark India's victory over Pakistani forces on the Kargil heights.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, Kargil War, Kargil Diwas: Today marks the completion of 22 years of the Kargil War, which is unanimously celebrated as the Kargil Diwas. On this day, the heroes of the are remembered who lost their lives back in 1999 but ensured India's win over Pakistan. In a war that lasted over 60 days in Ladakh's Kargil, India ousted the neighbouring nation's military forces and took back control of the high outposts in the region.

On the eve of Kargil Diwas yesterday, the epic battles of Tololing, and others were recalled and 559 lamps were lit in a tribute to the martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass area of Ladakh as events to mark the 22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas commenced on Sunday in the presence of top military officers, family members of the army personnel and others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday 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

2 of our security forces which the entire world has witnessed. He said that India will celebrate this day as 'Amrut matsov .

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3 On July 26, 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts. The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days and ended on this day when the Pakistani army took advantage of the melting snow and - betraying the bilateral understanding of both the nations that the post would remain unattended during the winter season - took command of the high outposts of India. Kargil Diwas or 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is celebrated in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes. This day is celebrated in the Kargil–sector and the national capital , where the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year.

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