New Delhi: On the glorious occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation commemorates those soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and paid homage to the brave soldiers. He tweeted, ” On the day of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow down to the brave sons of our motherland. This day we are reminded of the soldiers’ courage, bravery and dedication. On this occasion, I pay tribute to the valiant soldiers who for the protection of our country sacrificed their lives.”
कारगिल विजय दिवस पर मां भारती के सभी वीर सपूतों का मैं हृदय से वंदन करता हूं। यह दिवस हमें अपने सैनिकों के साहस, शौर्य और समर्पण की याद दिलाता है। इस अवसर पर उन पराक्रमी योद्धाओं को मेरी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि, जिन्होंने मातृभूमि की रक्षा में अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर कर दिया। जय हिंद! pic.twitter.com/f7cpUFLO9o
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019
PM Modi also shared photos when he had visited Kargil in 1999 while working for his party in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
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 J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh.
The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019
Earlier today President Ram Nath Kovind hailed the soldiers, while tweeting on Twitter. “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.”
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! 🇮🇳 #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2019
