Kargil Vijay Diwas: Delhi CM hails soldiers’ bravery as a triumph of courage and patriotism

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that July 26 stands as a proud testament to the Indian Army’s valour, strategic acumen, and unwavering spirit. She was paying tribute to the courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of the nation’s brave soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Addressing a ceremony organised by the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Committee at AB Block, the Chief Minister said that the heroism displayed by the Kargil warriors in reclaiming the treacherous mountain peaks will forever remain engraved in the hearts of all Indians.

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The event witnessed a significant gathering of senior citizens, local residents, social organisations, and youth. CM Rekha Gupta paid heartfelt homage to the soldiers who, in 1999, displayed unparalleled bravery and patriotism by sacrificing their lives in defence of the motherland. She stated that their supreme sacrifice will always remain etched in the nation’s collective memory and continue to serve as an enduring source of inspiration.

The Chief Minister also shared her tribute through her official social media handle, stating that Kargil Vijay Diwas stands as a symbol of the Indian Army’s unmatched bravery, discipline, and unwavering devotion to the nation. She emphasised that the battle was not merely about defending a stretch of land, but about safeguarding India’s honour, sovereignty, and collective resolve.

Calling the victory at Kargil a triumph of courage, restraint, dignity, and profound love for the motherland, she said the martyrs’ sacrifice continues to inspire the spirit of ‘Nation First’.

Paying her respects to the valiant heroes of Kargil, she wrote: “On this Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow in humble tribute to the brave sons of Mother India, whose courage and sacrifice wrote an immortal saga of defending our nation. Vande Mataram. Jai Hind.”