PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Tribute To Kargil Heroes On 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday honoured the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their exceptional bravery and unwavering dedication to defending the nation.

In a post on X, PM Modi said the country salutes the soldiers whose courage and commitment safeguarded India’s sovereignty under the most challenging circumstances.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, our nation expresses gratitude to the brave soldiers for their extraordinary courage and commitment towards securing India. Their valour in the face of the most formidable conditions will forever remain a source of national pride. Their unwavering…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also remembered the soldiers who fought and laid down their lives during the Kargil conflict. He said Kargil Vijay Diwas reflects the Indian Army’s determination, courage, and unmatched fighting spirit.

Shah noted that Indian troops achieved victory during Operation Vijay despite confronting hostile terrain, freezing weather, and enemy positions on towering Himalayan peaks.

‘कारगिल विजय दिवस’ भारतीय सेना के अदम्य शौर्य और अद्भुत पराक्रम का प्रतीक है। वर्ष 1999 में हिमालय की दुर्गम बर्फीली चोटियों पर विषम परिस्थितियों और शत्रु के ऊँचाई पर स्थित मोर्चों के बावजूद, हमारे वीर जवानों ने ‘ऑपरेशन विजय’ के माध्यम से दुश्मन को घुटने टेकने पर मजबूर कर दिया।… pic.twitter.com/9mxJHP8fGs

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 26, 2026

The nation is observing the 27th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War.

The day commemorates the 527 soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Vijay and recognises the dedication of thousands of personnel who fought under some of the harshest combat conditions.

The conflict, which lasted from May to July 1999, remains the only conventional war fought between two nuclear-armed nations.

Military operations were carried out across the mountainous sectors of Kargil, Dras, Batalik, Mushkoh, and Kaksar in Ladakh.

Indian forces successfully recaptured strategic positions from Pakistani intruders despite freezing temperatures, steep mountain terrain, and heavily fortified enemy locations. They completed the mission without crossing the Line of Control (LoC), earning international recognition for their discipline and professionalism.

The victory continues to represent India’s military capability and resilience while shaping the country’s defence strategy, operational preparedness, and national security approach for the years that followed.

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