Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil War of 1999, emphasizing that Pakistan persists in sheltering terrorists despite not learning from past defeats. “Pakistan has consistently faced failure in its misadventures and has failed to grasp the lessons of history,” stated PM Modi at the Kargil War memorial. In remembrance of the Indian soldiers’ sacrifices, he highlighted that their dedication to the nation is eternal and will forever be commemorated through Kargil Vijay Diwas.
On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army declared triumph in ‘Operation Vijay’ after a prolonged battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. Today, Prime Minister Modi initiated the commencement of the construction of a tunnel to establish all-weather connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh by conducting the “first blast” for the Shinkun La tunnel remotely from Drass in Ladakh.
