Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and all ranks of the armed forces also recalled the supreme sacrifice of the “Bravehearts”.”We draw inspiration from the heroes of Kargil, and we will continue to honour their legacy by defending our nation with courage, honour, and sacrifice,” the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff said.Various events were organised across the country, including at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass to mark the occasion.Over 500 soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in the conflict.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also paid tributes to the brave soldiers who defended the nation’s territory during the conflict.”On Kargil Vijay Diwas, salute the valour and dedication of our brave soldiers. The legacy of their courage and patriotism acts as a guiding light for all Indians,” he said.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also paid tributes to those killed in the Kargil war.”On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble tributes to brave armed forces personnel, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland during India’s victory in ‘Operation Vijay’,” Sinha posted on X.
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