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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the brave heroes who laid down their lives for the country on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas here on Thursday.
In his message issued on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Chief Minister said, "Uttarakhand also has a tradition of sacrificing for the country. In the Kargil war, a large number of brave sons of Uttarakhand sacrificed their lives to protect the country." The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to the welfare of soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families. The Chief Minister said that "the Indian Army has always raised the honour of the country with its valour. We are proud of the bravery of our soldiers. The whole world recognises the indomitable courage and valour of the Indian Army. The nation will always remember the sacrifice of brave soldiers to protect the country's borders in the Kargil war." Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26 in India, commemorates the victory of Operation Vijay in 1999. This event marks the conclusion of the Kargil War between India and Pakistan, which began in May 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. The day honours the courage of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation and celebrates the determination and strength of the Indian armed forces. Kargil Vijay Diwas serves as a tribute to their sacrifices and reaffirms the nation's commitment to protecting its sovereignty and integrity. The 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas will be celebrated with great enthusiasm this year on July 26 across the country. (ANI)
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