24 years have passed since India expelled Pakistani invaders in 1999 after winning the Kargil War. The Indian Army restored its authority in the regions it had previously taken along the Line of authority (LoC) during the conflict, which lasted from May 3 to July 26, 1999.

On July 26, we commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas in honor of the troops who defended our nation and gave their lives in battle. The day serves as a significant opportunity to honor the greatest sacrifice made by martyrs and to remember India’s military services’ triumph.

The Indian Army, Central government, and other organizations are holding a variety of celebrations across. In June, the Indian Army honored war heroes with a massive celebration.

Let’s look at some intriguing war-related facts on this Kargil Vijay Diwas and share some remarks about this momentous occasion.

 Interesting Facts about Kargil Vijay Diwas  2023:

The Ministry of Defence has organized a year-long commemoration commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which will start on July 26, 2023.
Tiger Hill was taken back by the Indian Army on July 4, 1999, during a nocturnal onslaught. It is still regarded as one of the war’s most crucial successes for the Indian Army.

The Indian Air Force commenced Kargil operations on May 26, 1999.
The Indian Army uncovered Pakistan’s participation in the conflict after finding paperwork on Pakistani soldiers’ bodies.
The conflict killed 527 Indian troops.
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey and Captain Vikram Batra, two martyrs, received the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honor, posthumously.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was the prime minister at the time, deemed Operation Vijay successful on July 14.

Conclusion:

India expelled Pakistani invaders in 1999 after winning the Kargil War, restoring its authority in the region. On July 26, the Indian Army commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the troops who defended the nation and sacrificed their lives in battle. On July 26, 2023, the Ministry of Defence began a year-long memorial. On July 4, 1999, the Indian Army recaptured Tiger Hill, while the Indian Air Force launched operations in Kargil on May 26. The Indian Army discovered Pakistan’s participation in the conflict after finding paperwork on Pakistani soldiers’ bodies.

527 Indian troops died, and Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey and Captain Vikram Batra received the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honor, posthumously. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the prime minister at the time, deemed Operation Vijay successful on July 14.

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