Modi also joined soldiers in singing 'Vande Mataram`
On the mark of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated diwali with the security personnel, he visited Kargil on Monday and shared a sneak peek into his this year's Diwali celebrations with soldiers.
According to the tweet PM wrote; “Sharing some more glimpses from the Diwali celebrations in Kargil. Met soldiers from all across India. Their courage and resolve inspire all our citizens”, Modi tweeted.
He distributed sweets among the Indian Army soldiers. He also laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to the army personnel who lost their lives here in 1999.
Modi also joined soldiers in singing 'Vande Mataram'. In a video, the prime minister could be seen singing and clapping along with the soldiers as they sang Vande Mataram.
Speaking on the 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan, Modi said, "The meaning of Diwali is the end of Atank (terror) and Kargil made it possible. In Kargil, our forces crushed terror."
According to the statement he said, To facilitate the soldiers of this country in realising their responsibilities, we are developing hi-tech infrastructure in the border areas with seamless connectivity. Over the last eight years, we have worked with a focus on implementing reforms within the armed forces. We have opened positions in the forces for women. Nari Shakti (Women power) will strengthen our armed forces," he added
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