Key Highlights

• Raksha Mantri lays wreath, pays tribute to the bravehearts at NWM
• Grateful nation will always be indebted to their valour
• Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chiefs of Army Staff & Air Staff, Defence Secretary & CISC also pay homage

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid homage to the fallen heroes on the 22^nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on July 26, 2021. The Raksha Mantri laid wreath in the honour of the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation during India’s victory in ‘Operation Vijay’ in 1999, also known as Kargil conflict.

In his message in the visitors’ book at the National War Memorial, Shri Rajnath Singh recalled the valour of the bravehearts of the Kargil conflict, saying that nation will never forget the sacrifice made by the gallant heroes of Indian Armed Forces. He added that the grateful nation will always be indebted to their courage and continue to follow their ideals.

In a tweet, the Raksha Mantri said the supreme sacrifice of the brave soldiers will inspire the generations to come.

On the occasion of #KargilVijayDiwas2021, I visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi and paid tributes to those brave soldiers who fought valiantly and laid down their lives for the nation.

Their supreme sacrifice will always be remembered and inspire coming generations. pic.twitter.com/Vt2UWlnuxv

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2021

Shri Rajnath Singh also shared a video message on Twitter in which he saluted the valour and sacrifice of the brave Indian soldiers.

कारगिल विजय दिवस के अवसर पर मैं भारतीय सेना के अदम्य शौर्य, पराक्रम और बलिदान को नमन करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/vAzQJ7dLEV

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2021

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Army Staff General MM Naravane, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain also paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial on the occasion. Senior civil and military officials of Ministry of Defence were also present on the occasion.

During the Kargil conflict, the gallant soldiers of the Indian Army, with the help of Indian Air Force, overcame insurmountable odds, hostile terrain and inclement weather to win against the enemy that had occupied dominating heights. On this momentous occasion, the proud nation is celebrating the victory by remembering the fallen heroes through various events across the country.

Grateful Nation pays tributes to the #KargilHeroes on 22nd Anniversary of #KargilVijayDivas.
Salute to their unparalleled valour and sacrifice.#HarKaamDeshKeNaam @MoDGoIGA #BraveHeroesofIndia #VeerKoNaman pic.twitter.com/xf3JozxCrI

— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) July 26, 2021

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