Kargil Vijay Diwas: A Look At India's Victory 25 Years On In Rare Pictures
Since the war ended on July 26, 1999, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26. This year India is celebrating its 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Revisit the India-Pakistan war with these rare pictures.
Significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas (Photo Credit: The Tatva)
Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated every year on July 26, commemorates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War. This important day pays tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers who recaptured the areas infiltrated by the Pakistani army. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dras in Ladakh on July 26, 2024, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this historic event.
25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
The Indian Army has many stories of valor that are famous worldwide. One of them is the story of the 1999 Kargil War. This war was fought by Indian jawans at an altitude of around 18,000 feet and a temperature of -10 degrees Celsius. The Kargil War lasted for about two months. In this war, the Indian Army showed its bravery and valor and drove out the Pakistani army from the difficult peaks and hoisted the tricolor.
Why is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated? Photo Credit (The Tatva)
Every year on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Indian Army in the 1999 Kargil War. This year, the country is celebrating the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this occasion, we tell you the things related to the Kargil War that every Indian should know.