New Delhi, July 26: President Droupadi Murmu offered tribute to soldiers as she hailed the "courage and extraordinary valour" of the country's armed forces on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday.

कारगिल विजय दिवस हमारे सशस्त्र बलों के अदम्‍य साहस और असाधारण पराक्रम के प्रति कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र द्वारा सम्मान प्रकट करने का अवसर है। वर्ष 1999 में कारगिल की चोटियों पर भारत माँ की रक्षा करते हुए सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाले प्रत्येक सेनानी को मैं श्रद्धांजलि देती हूं और उनकी पावन…
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In a post on X, President Murmu urged all the countrymen to "draw inspiration from the sacrifice and valour" of the soldiers.

"Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the indomitable courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces. I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Mother India on the peaks of Kargil in the year 1999 and bow in reverence to their sacred memory," the President mentioned in her post.

"I am confident that all countrymen will draw inspiration from their sacrifice and valour.
Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!," she added.

Minister of External Affairs (EAM) S Jaishankar also took the opportunity to "salute the valour and dedication of soldiers" on the occasion.

"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," Jaishankar said in a post on X.

Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also offered tribute to the soldiers to commemorate the occasion.
In a post on X, Singh heaped praise on the "unwavering commitment, valour and patriotism" of the soldiers ensuring the safety and security of the country.

"Today, on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in the 1999 war. Their unwavering commitment, valour and patriotism ensured that our country remained safe and secure. Their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and our coming generations," Singh mentioned in the post.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil today to commemorate the Kargil Diwas.
Security has been heightened in Kargil ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. PM Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Prime Minister will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, virtually.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this operation, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. (ANI)

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