25 Years of Kargil War: This is the story of those brave men who without caring for their own lives, happily sacrificed their lives for the country in the Kargil war. 25 years ago, the brave sons of India had hoisted the tricolor on the peaks of Kargil, defeating the plans of Pakistani soldiers. That day of 26 July 1999 was a day of pride for every Indian. Since then we celebrate this day full of pride as Kargil Vijay Diwas. This date of 26th July is also historical because Operation Vijay was also successful on this day. In this operation, Indian soldiers had recaptured those areas of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir which had been captured by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS 2024: History of Kargil Vijay Diwas
The Kargil war started in 1971 with the war between India and Pakistan. After this war, East Pakistan emerged as an independent country which was called Bangladesh. This fight between the two countries did not end here. Fighting continued between the two countries to establish their rights over the Siachen Glacier. Due to which this enmity between the two countries continued further. To peacefully end this enmity, an agreement named “Lahore Declaration” was reached between the two countries in February 1999, which was signed by both the countries.
But despite this, disregarding the agreement, Pakistani soldiers and terrorists infiltrated and captured India’s Line of Control (LoC) located in North Kargil of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian soldiers came to know about this infiltration in May 1999, after which the Indian Army launched Operation Vijay. Indian soldiers stood firm even in the bone-chilling cold of the mountains and this operation continued from May 1999 to July 1999 and in these three months of fighting, about 490 military officers and soldiers of our country were martyred. After a long battle of 3 months and losing many soldiers, on 26 July 1999, the Indian Army was successful in expelling the Pakistani army and terrorists. In this way Operation Vijay was successful and the tricolor was hoisted on the peak of Kargil.
Why is Kargil Day celebrated every year?
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to remember and honor the sacrifices of all the army soldiers and officers who were martyred in the Kargil war that took place on 26 July 1999. People from every corner of India joined the Kargil war and came forward in support of the soldiers. Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of country’s unity and patriotism. Along with this, the heroic story of the soldiers martyred in the Kargil war is an inspiration for the countrymen which awakens among them the feeling of their duty towards the country.