Kargil Vijay Diwas is being observed today across the country to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War of 1999. The day marks the 26th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the conflict and the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay. During this operation, the Indian Armed Forces reclaimed territories in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and militants.

The day marks the success of Operation Vijay against Pakistan in the Kargil War. In this operation, the Indian Armed Forces re-established control over those areas in Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistani soldiers and terrorists had infiltrated.

The Kargil War, which lasted for about 60 days, ended on this day. The daunting peaks of the Himalayas paled in front of the valour of the Indian Defence Forces as they delivered a befitting reply to the Pakistani Army and hoisted the tricolour. Brave soldiers including Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, Lieutenant Keishing Clifford Nongrum and Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav led from the front to deliver a decisive blow to Pakistan. Even adverse geographical conditions could not shake the strong resolve of the Indian Armed Forces as each soldier presented an example of amazing bravery in the war.