On the 22nd anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the war, we pay homage to all soldiers who fought the war and made the country proud.
The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. IOur soldiers defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory). Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to pay tributes to those who fought the war. He wrote, "We remember their sacrifices. We remember their valour. Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day.
Not only the Prime Minister, but people across the country took to social media to pay homage to our brave soldiers. Twitter is flooded with tweets saluting the brave heroes of India.
Here's what people are saying. Have a look.
(By agencies)
