‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’: BSY pays tribute to soldiers
Team Udayavani, Jul 26, 2020, 3:03 PM IST
Bengaluru: On the occasion of 21st ‘Kargil Vijay diwas’ Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa paid tributes, brave soldiers, by laying a wreath on their portraits at National memory park on Sunday, July 26.
Speaking after paying tribute to the Martyrs, Yeddyurappa said that state government is always with the families of the martyred soldiers.
“Indian army soldiers have contributed a lot to our country they have helped all of us in the time of flood tsunami and earthquake, therefore, it’s our responsibility to take care of their families,” said the CM
Home minister Basavaraj Bommai and Chief Secretary of Karnataka government T Vijayabaskar were also present on the occasion.
The country is celebrating the anniversary of the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’. The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.
The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Civic workers protest: Protest to end only after written assurance from state govt
Raichur: Govt school teacher accused of blackmailing student’s mother arrested from Goa
Tourists throng Charmadi Ghat, throw caution to the wind
Mangaluru: Youth who went missing found dead
New Mangalore Port Authority receives first mainline container vessel
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi to star in MX Player series ‘Dharavi Bank’
FIR in Chhattisgarh against BJP MPs for fake Rahul Gandhi video: Cong
Your next big star might come from public ground: HC tells BCCI; asks it to provide basic facilities to budding cricketers
Civic workers protest: Protest to end only after written assurance from state govt
It’s 2022. Why do we still not have waterproof phones?