Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023

Congress pays tribute to Soldiers…

On Wednesday, 26 July 2023, Congress paid tributes to soldiers for their supreme sacrifice for the country's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war.

Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said their unflinching courage will inspire generations.

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Mr. Kharge greeted the soldiers of the forces, their families and all their Indian citizens.

"Salutations to the martyrdom of our brave hearts. The supreme sacrifice they did for our motherland in the Kargil War is amazing. We are proud of them.

Their unflinching courage and valour shall inspire generations," Mr. Kharge said in a tweet.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the Kargil heroes.

"On Kargil Vijay Diwas, salutations to all the brave soldiers who made the sacrifice while protecting India's border.

The country will always be indebted to them," Mr. Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.

The Congress said Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of the amazing valour and determination of the brave sons.

"It was on this day that the brave hearts of Mother India had hoisted the tricolour after driving the enemies out of Kargil on the strength of their courage," the party said in a tweet in Hindi.

"The Nation is proud of the heroes dedicated to protecting the motherland," the Congress said.