New Delhi
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Friday paid their tributes to the Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country during the Kargil War back in 1999.
Sachin took to X, saying that he salutes the heroes of defence forces for their "countless acts of courage sacrifice". He said that the day, known as the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' reminds people of the sacrifices made by the soldiers for their country.
कारगिल विजय दिवस हमारे सैनिकों के महान बलिदानों की याद दिलाता है। २५ साल पहले, उन्होंने अपनी जान की बाज़ी लगाकर हमारे देश की रक्षा की। उनकी वीरता और निःस्वार्थता ने हमें गर्व और सम्मान से भर दिया। आज, हम उन सभी वीर जवानों को सलाम करते हैं, जिनकी वजह से हम सुरक्षित हैं।
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 26, 2024
On Kargil…
Rishabh also took to X, paying his tributes to the martyrs who "gave their today for people's tomorrow".
"Honoring the martyrs who gave their today for our tomorrow. #KargilVijayDiwas," tweeted Pant.
Honoring the martyrs who gave their today for our tomorrow. 🇮🇳🪖 #KargilVijayDiwas
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir also paid his homage o the myrtyrs of Kargil War.
We owe our soldiers everything! 🇮🇳🇮🇳#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/l7AV6w1pNv
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 26, 2024
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War memorial on Friday and paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
"Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal. Days, months, years, and centuries pass by, but the names of those who risk their lives to protect the nation remain immortal. This country is forever indebted to the valiant heroes of our army; this country is grateful to them," the PM said in his address.
"The victory of Kargil was not a victory of any party, but of the nation. This triumph is an integral part of our country's heritage, a testament to its pride and self-respect. On behalf of 140 crore countrymen, I pay my heartfelt respects to our brave soldiers. I extend my warmest wishes to all citizens on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas," he added.
On 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation honours the gallant efforts and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. We stand eternally grateful for their unwavering service.https://t.co/xwYtWB5rCV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu offered tribute to the soldiers as she hailed the "courage and extraordinary valour" of the country's armed forces on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
In a post on x, President Murmu urged all countrymen to "draw inspiration from the sacrifice and valour" of the soldiers.
"Kargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the indomitable courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces. I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Mother India on the peaks of Kargil in 1999 and bow in reverence to their sacred memory," the President mentioned in her post.
She added, "I am confident that all countrymen will draw inspiration from their sacrifice and valour. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat."
Major Gaurav Arya also shared his memories on X
The Kargil War will be remembered for a lot of things - raw courage, skill, perseverance and sacrifice. It will also be remembered for the morality displayed by the Indian Army.
— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) July 26, 2024
Our army buried dead enemy soldiers with full military honours, according to their religious customs.… pic.twitter.com/Lv2M5mKXyY
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector from soldiers and terrorists
. Remembering The legend of Kargil Captain Vikram Batra Ji 🇮🇳🙏🏻 कारगिल विजय दिवस 🇮🇳
— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) July 26, 2024
YE DIL MAANGE MORE 💔
PKMBK#KargilVijayDiwas #IndianArmy #Kargil #KargilDiwas
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