On July 26, India marked the sombre 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.  To commemorate the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday honoured the sacrifices made by soldiers and remembered those who lost their lives in the war.

Paying tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the Kargil war, the PM said their bravery “motivates us every single day”.

On the 21st anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the war, Modi said the country remembers the sacrifice and valour of its soldiers.

He tweeted, "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.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the Kargil War, and said the country will always remember their supreme sacrifice.

In 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory).

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gandhi tweeted, "Heartfelt tributes to every soldier who laid down his life for the dignity of our tricolour."

"We will always remember yours and your family's supreme sacrifice for the security of the country. Jai Hind," the former Congress chief said.

On July 26, India marked the sombre 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.  To commemorate the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday honoured the sacrifices made by soldiers and remembered those who lost their lives in the war.

Paying tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the Kargil war, the PM said their bravery “motivates us every single day”.

On the 21st anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the war, Modi said the country remembers the sacrifice and valour of its soldiers.

He tweeted, "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.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the Kargil War, and said the country will always remember their supreme sacrifice.

In 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory).

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gandhi tweeted, "Heartfelt tributes to every soldier who laid down his life for the dignity of our tricolour."

"We will always remember yours and your family's supreme sacrifice for the security of the country. Jai Hind," the former Congress chief said.