Every year on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated as a tribute to the strength and pride of the soldiers who participated in Operation Vijay. The day celebrates the Kargil War victory of Indian troops over the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, when they took command of the mountains.
Operation Vijay ended the 3-month war along the Line of Control, India suffered a heavy loss as over 500 soldiers. Every year on July 26, the nation remembers the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to uphold and safeguard our nation.
The Pakistani Army conducted a covert action during the winters of 1998–1999 by infiltrating troops and training them close to the Kargil region in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Their goal was to seize vital locations, especially the Siachen Glacier, which is a highly divided territory between India and Pakistan.
Talk about the steps taken by the government to update and outfit the armed forces for dealing with today's problems. Highlight how important it is to invest money in defense to maintain national security.
In 2023, it has been 24 years since the Kargil War of 1999. ‘Operation Vijay’ was fought by the Indian Army against Pakistan in the Kargil sector of Jammu & Kashmir now in ladakh.