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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Narendra Modi Hails Sacrifices Of Indian Soldiers

Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Narendra Modi Hails Sacrifices Of Indian Soldiers
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Narendra Modi wished the soldiers best in a string a tweets. (File)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the firmness demonstrated by the NDA Government in 1999 ensured a decisive victory in Kargil as he saluted the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.

In a string of tweets on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi said, "We recall with pride, the firmness demonstrated by India's political leadership in 1999, which ensured a decisive victory in Kargil."

Remembering the day, he tweeted:
 
The Prime Minister also said, "India will never forget the fearlessness with which our courageous soldiers gave a befitting & unforgettable reply to the intruders." (sic)

The battle took place between India and Pakistan during May-July, 1999 RPT 1999. The conflict was triggered after Pakistani soldiers managed to occupy key positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Kargil sector. It had officially come to an end on July 26, 1999 RPT 1999.



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