On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the martyrs in Dras. He warned Pakistan that India will give a befitting reply to any audacity which it cannot even imagine.
Dras (Ladakh) [भारत]July 26 (ANI): Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India has the capability to respond to every misadventure of Pakistan in a more harsh manner than it could have imagined. He said the Kargil war was not just a military and diplomatic victory for the country, but it was a moment when the world witnessed the indomitable bravery of Indian soldiers. The Defense Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil war. He laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Rajnath Singh’s stern warning to Pakistan
He said, “Our brave soldiers have always displayed extraordinary gallantry and courage. We recently celebrated the first anniversary of the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’. During this operation, our brave soldiers and officers gave a befitting reply to the terrorists and their patrons which they will never forget. India has the capability to respond to every misadventure of Pakistan in a more severe manner than even it could have imagined. I want to give a clear message from this platform that India’s This will be the fate of every nefarious act that threatens sovereignty.”
Martyrs’ Wall is a symbol of India’s unity.
He further said, “You will see the whole of India on this war memorial. Among these martyrs you will find the names of Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and every region of the country. You will find the names of those who used to go to temples, mosques, gurudwaras and churches. Those who dream of breaking this country should see this wall. This wall itself is the answer to their dreams of dividing India.”
Rajnath Singh also inaugurated the virtual portal of Kargil War Memorial on this occasion. Flower petals were showered at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
He said, “The Kargil war was not just a military and diplomatic victory for India. It was a moment when the whole world witnessed the indomitable courage and bravery of the Indian soldiers. The bravery of the Indian soldiers during the Kargil war created a history which is a matter of pride for every Indian.”
Martyrs remembered on X also
Earlier, the Defense Minister remembered the valor of the soldiers in a post on Twitter. He said, “On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my deepest tribute to all those brave soldiers who laid down their lives in defense of our motherland. The nation will always be grateful and indebted to all those brave soldiers who displayed extraordinary valor on the tough heights of Kargil in 1999.”
He further said, “The indomitable courage, sacrifice and unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces will continue to inspire future generations with the spirit of patriotism, devotion to duty and sacrificing everything for the motherland.” (ANI)
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