Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said he salutes the courage and valour showcased by the Indian armed forces during the Kargil war against Pakistani forces.
He said, “I bow to our martyrs and salute their bravery, courage, and sacrifice. Our heroes fought in the most inhospitable terrain in the world and conquered the enemy.”
In a post on X, the Office of LG stated, “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow to our martyrs and salute their bravery, courage, and sacrifice. Our heroes fought in the most inhospitable terrain in the world and conquered the enemy. The gallantry, valour, and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers will inspire the generations to come.”
Similarly, LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta also paid respects to the brave hearts who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War during his visit to the Kargil War Memorial in Drass on the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
He told reporters, “I feel proud and fortunate to be here on the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Today is a day of remembering the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. This is history and a day when future generations know about how one sacrificed their life for the country. The nation gives us everything, and we should do our part.”
Earlier in the day, the families of the fallen soldiers of the Kargil War paid rich tributes to their heroes on the occasion of the 26th anniversary.
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