NEW DELHI, JULY 26 : On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers, saying their bravery under the most challenging conditions would remain a lasting source of national pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In post on X, Modi said the nation remembered the extraordinary courage and commitment of the soldiers who secured India\u2019s sovereignty during the Kargil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTheir valour in the face of the most formidable conditions will forever remain a source of national pride. Their unwavering patriotism and devotion to duty will continue to inspire generations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India\u2019s victory in the 1999 Kargil War and honours the courage, sacrifice and determination of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing Army personnel during a Shaurya Bhoj event in Dras, said the challenges faced by the country had not diminished and that the \u201cintent of infiltrators\u201d remained unchanged since the Kargil conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singh said the Indian Army was fully prepared to tackle any challenge, including threats through proxy warfare and infiltration. He added that the government was focusing on modernising the armed forces and ensuring access to advanced equipment and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial during Shaurya Sandhya, an event marking the anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Singh said India\u2019s armed forces would continue to grow stronger through self-reliance and modernisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He paid tribute to the soldiers who fought in extreme conditions, saying their determination despite freezing temperatures and low oxygen levels ensured that the nation remained secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singh also highlighted the Army\u2019s tradition of Bada Khana, where officers and soldiers share a meal together, describing it as a symbol of teamwork and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the spirit, discipline and national pride of the armed forces remained India\u2019s greatest strength and would continue to safeguard the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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