Every year July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to mark India’s victory over Pakistani forces on the Kargil heights. Whenever need arose Indian Army has ensured national security and national unity, defended the nation from external and internal threats and has been maintaining peace and security in an exemplary manner. Not only this but it conducted humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances occurred from time to time in different parts of the country. These forces fought valiantly to protect the nation from the enemies and made supreme sacrifices in different battles for honour of the country and laid down their lives. To remember the supreme sacrifices of the forces nation often pay homage to our fallen heroes in different ways. On 26 July every year the fallen heroes of the Indian Army are remembered who lost their lives in 1999 Kargil war during Operation Vijay and ensured victory of the country over the enemy. Kargil war lasted over 60 days in which our armed forces ousted the aggressors and regained the high outposts in the region. To remember the sacrifices of our armed forces this day is celebrated to pay homage to the fallen heroes every year. A number of events took place at several places of the country to mark the anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’. Similarly such events take place every year in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir in which citizens take part enthusiastically. These events to remember the supreme sacrifices made by the Indian army to defend the nation are very important for nation building, to promote patriotism’and’nationalism.
Their courage, bravery and supreme sacrifice will be remembered always and will never be forgotten. The service army do during any eventuality is praiseworthy. The Army in Kashmir has always been there to provide maximum help to the mankind. It has become part of public life in Kashmir. That is the reason people have a great respect for the Army. The respect Indian Army has earned is due to exemplary service it render to the nation and citizens.
– The writer can be reached at syedjahanzeeb2@gmail.com
– The writer can be reached at syedjahanzeeb2@gmail.com
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