In pictures: Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated across nation

On this day in 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts that had been lost to Pakistan

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled his visit to Kargil in 1999 during the India-Pakistan war, and described as "unforgettable" his interactions with the soldiers. On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable."

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the whole country pays tributes to the fallen soldiers, whose courage and sacrifice were inspirational. "On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil victory day, I bow to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army," Singh tweeted.

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Indian Army is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

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