New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled his visit to Kargil in 1999 during the India-Pakistan war and described as "unforgettable" his interactions with the soldiers.
During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019
This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh.
The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS
On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable."
He also shared photographs in which he can be seen interacting with the soldiers.
The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2019
We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned.
Jai Hind! ?? #PresidentKovind
President Ram Nath Kovind also took to the micro-blogging site and said, "On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999. We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned. Jai Hind."
‘करगिल विजय दिवस’ भारतीय सेना के साहस और शौर्य का प्रतीक है। यह हमारे वीर जवानों का पराक्रम ही था जिसने पाकिस्तानी सेना को करगिल की दुर्गम पहाड़ियों से खदेड़ कर युद्ध में विजय प्राप्त की। भारतीय सेना की यह शौर्यगाथा आज भी हर भारतीय को गौरवान्वित करती है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 26, 2019
हमारे वीर जवानों को नमन। pic.twitter.com/ilozmRoXgS
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 'Kargil Vijay Divas' symbolises the "courage and valour" of the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the whole country pays tributes to the fallen soldiers, whose courage and sacrifice were inspirational.
Paid homage to martyred soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Their unwavering courage and supreme sacrifice ensured the safety and sanctity of our borders. pic.twitter.com/YLkDpz8iE3
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2019
"On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil victory day, I bow to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army," Singh tweeted.
Indian Army is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. (ANI)
