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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Narendra Modi hails sacrifices of Indian soldiers

Firmness demonstrated by NDA Government in 1999 ensured a decisive victory in Kargil , said PM Modi

The Tricolour atop a Kargil peak (Photo Credit: Sainik Samachar)
The Tricolour atop a Kargil peak (Photo Credit: Sainik Samachar)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 26 2016 | 2:02 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, said the firmness demonstrated by the NDA Government in 1999 ensured a decisive victory in Kargil as he saluted the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.

In a string of tweets on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi said, "We recall with pride, the firmness demonstrated by India's political leadership in 1999, which ensured a decisive victory in Kargil."

"India will never forget the fearlessness with which our courageous soldiers gave a befitting & unforgettable reply to the intruders," he tweeted.

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The Prime Minister said, "On Kargil Vijay Diwas I bow to every valiant soldier who fought for India till the very last breath. Their heroic sacrifices inspire us."

The battle took place between India and Pakistan during May-July, 1999. The conflict was triggered after Pakistani soldiers managed to occupy key positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Kargil sector. It had officially come to an end on July 26, 1999.

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First Published: Jul 26 2016 | 10:42 AM IST

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