Kargil heroes scripted golden history of victory with valour, unwavering resolve: Army Chief
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Rahul, Kharge pay homage to immortal heroes of 1999 war
- Bilkul Online | 26 July 2026
- New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and said that the nation will forever be grateful to the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army.
He said that the indomitable courage and unwavering resolve of the armed forces will continue to inspire generations. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil. In a post on X, Singh said, “On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my deepest respects to all the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the defence of our motherland.
The nation will forever remain grateful and indebted to all those valiant soldiers who demonstrated extraordinary valour on the inaccessible peaks of Kargil in 1999.” “The indomitable courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve of the Indian Army will continue to inspire future generations with patriotism, dedication to duty, and the spirit of offering everything for the motherland,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Defence Minister arrived in Srinagar on Saturday to travel to Kargil by road to attend the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations. On his arrival at Srinagar International Airport, the Defence Minister was received by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha along with senior civil and security officials. The two-day Kargil Vijay Diwas programme commenced on Saturday at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, where the nation will pay homage to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War.
The annual event is attended by senior military commanders, veterans, families of martyrs, civil dignitaries, and government representatives, and commemorates India’s historic victory in the Kargil conflict while honouring the courage, sacrifice, and valour of the armed forces. Kargil Vijay Diwas holds tremendous significance in Indian history and commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. This year, the day marks the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, on the occasion of 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid tributes to the heroes of the 1999 war, whose courage and unwavering resolve, he said, scripted a “golden history of victory”, adding that their supreme sacrifice serves as an “inexhaustible source of inspiration” for the armed forces. In his message on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gen Seth said, “Kargil Vijay Diwas stands as an immortal symbol of the Indian Army’s indomitable courage, devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice.
On this occasion, I pay humble tribute to all the heroes of Kargil, whose valour and unwavering resolve scripted a golden history of victory while safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty.” “Their supreme sacrifice serves as an inexhaustible source of inspiration for every warrior of the Indian Army. The Indian Army remains ever-dedicated and committed to the defence and nation-building of the country,” he added. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil.
Kargil Vijay Diwas holds tremendous significance in Indian history and commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. This year, the day marks the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The conflict, which began in May 1999 after Pakistani forces infiltrated across the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied commanding heights, aimed to sever the link between Kashmir and Ladakh and isolate troops on the Siachen Glacier. Indian Army responded with Operation Vijay, supported by the Indian Air Force’s Operation Safed Sagar and full naval deployment, following a clear strategy of contain, evict and deny, without crossing the LoC.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday paid homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives on the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and hailed their courage and valour. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil. In a post on X, Gandhi said, “A humble tribute to all the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending India’s borders, on Kargil Victory Day. The nation will forever remain indebted to your courage, valour, and supreme sacrifice.”
Congress chief Kharge also took to social media and paid homage to the immortal heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas. “We pay homage with reverence to our immortal heroes who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the motherland in the Kargil War. Their indomitable courage, unparalleled valour, and unwavering dedication to the nation will forever remain a source of inspiration for us all,” he said.
Kargil Vijay Diwas holds tremendous significance in Indian history and commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. This year, the day marks the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The conflict, which began in May 1999 after Pakistani forces infiltrated across the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied commanding heights, aimed to sever the link between Kashmir and Ladakh and isolate troops on the Siachen Glacier. Indian Army responded with Operation Vijay, supported by the Indian Air Force’s Operation Safed Sagar and full naval deployment, following a clear strategy of contain, evict and deny, without crossing the LoC.