"Their Bravery Motivates Us Every Single Day": PM Remembers Kargil Heroes

Twenty-two years ago on this day, the Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of them drawn from the neighbouring country's Northern Light Infantry, from the captured peaks in Kargil.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the nation in paying rich tributes to the soldiers who lost their lives defending India during the 1999 war in Kargil. The bravery of the soldiers motivates us every single day, PM Modi said as he remembered the brave sacrifices of the soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. We remember their sacrifices.We remember their valour.Today, on Kargil Vijay Diwas we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in Kargil protecting our nation. Their bravery motivates us every single day.Also sharing an excerpt from last year's 'Mann Ki Baat.' pic.twitter.com/jC42es8OLz Twenty-two years ago on this day, the Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of them drawn from the neighbouring country's Northern Light Infantry, from the captured peaks in Kargil. The day is observed as ''Kargil Vijay Diwas'' to commemorate India's victory.