Team India players marked the occasion of India’s victory in the Kargil War by paying homage to the soldiers who gave their lives for the sake of the nation. Every year, July 26 is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to commemorate the aforementioned soldiers.
The soldiers from Pakistan had captured several peaks in Kargil. Brave Indian troops managed to push them back out, several of whom belonged to the Northern Light Infantry of Pakistan. The war lasted for more than two months, costing lives in the camps of both countries.
Following the invasion, the Indian government sent 200,000 soldiers in response termed ‘Operation Vijay’. The Kargil war ended when the Pakistani soldiers were successfully shoved out of the country. There were as many as 527 fatalities on the Indian side.
Pakistan went on to deny involvement in the confrontations, citing Kashmiri rebel forces were at the forefront. However, certain documents were found which confirmed the presence of Pakistan’s paramilitary troops in Kargil.
The victory was declared on July 26, 1999. In memory of the fallen soldiers, India celebrates the date as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’. The Prime Minister of India pays his respects on the day at Amar Jawan Jyothi in New Delhi every year.
Team India players paid their tributes on the day to mark the heroic acts of the Indian Armer Forces in the Kargil War. Several players including Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane saluted the martyrs.
Here are some of the tributes on Twitter:
I bow my head and salute our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the honour, integrity, and people of India. We will forever be indebted to you.🙏🇮🇳#neverforget #KargilVijayDiwas
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 26, 2021
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I salute the heroes of the Kargil War & Operation Vijay & pay homage to our brave martyrs for their supreme sacrifice. Jai Hind 🙏🏼 #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/nWAWYoGQoT
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 26, 2021
Remembering all our soldiers who fought valiantly for our motherland. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) July 26, 2021
On this Kargil Vijay Diwas, remembering the bravehearts who laid their lives to protect our country 22 years ago. Your immense sacrifice and contributions will never go in vain. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 26, 2021
. A mother, sister, father, brother, and friend lost someone close to their hearts. My tributes to the great martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the motherland and salute to all the soldiers. Aap hain, isliye hum hain. #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/BnYV6VVbSW
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 26, 2021
All the sacrifices won’t be forgotten. Remembering those that laid down their lives at Kargil. #KargilVijayDiwas 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LKD2vIjVbx
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 26, 2021
The greatest honour in life is doing something for your country.
Our brave soldiers at Kargil sacrificed their lives to protect the honour of our great nation.
My deepest respects to these selfless souls and to their families 🙏🏻
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #KargilVijayDiwas
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 26, 2021
