Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday warned Pakistan of a "bloodier nose" if it chooses to go into another war with India while advising the neighbouring country of not repeating "misadventures". "Don''t do it. Misadventures are normally not repeated. You''ll get a bloodier nose next time," he said in a press conference when asked about his message to Pakistan on the 20th anniversary of India''s victory in the Kargil war.
Earlier today, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who defended India during the Kargil war, in 1999. In his post on the occasion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan, PM Modi said that the day should be remembered for the "courage, bravery and dedication" shown by the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. President Kovind hailed the "grit and valour of those who defended India" during the operation.
In 1999, Indian troops overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and successfully recaptured several mountain tops overlooking the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway from Pakistani intruders.
Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Indian Army is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War today in honour of the soldiers who displayed immense valour during the operation.
July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan on this day in 1999.
Here are the Live Updates on Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations:
Those who hold up our flag through sacrifice and hardship, those who fight for freedom, for our sovereignty and all that India stands for, can never be forgotten. Our gratitude to all those who fought in Kargil and sacrificed their lives for ours.#KargilVijayDiwas #कारगिलविजय pic.twitter.com/ZsTlp2wAFs
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 26, 2019
Those who hold up our flag through sacrifice and hardship, those who fight for freedom, for our sovereignty and all that India stands for, can never be forgotten. Our gratitude to all those who fought in Kargil and sacrificed their lives for ours.#KargilVijayDiwas #कारगिलविजय pic.twitter.com/ZsTlp2wAFs
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 26, 2019
Indian Military Academy Celebrates 'Kargil Diwas'On #KargilVijayDiwas, paid tributes to our martyrs at Chinar Corps (15 Corps) War Memorial in Srinagar.
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2019
India remains grateful to those in our Armed Forces who served in the Kargil conflict and defended our sovereignty with incredible valour.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳#PresidentKovind pic.twitter.com/5ppenPsC1d
Pak Cannot Fight Full-Fledged War With India: Rajnath SinghJammu & Kashmir: President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute at Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, on 20th #KargilVijayDivas pic.twitter.com/17Fmgw7m8X
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2019
#WATCH Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh pay tribute at Kargil War Memorial in Dras on 20th #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/0A6qagg1ZX
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2019
कारगिल विजय दिवस की सभी देशवासियों को गर्व भरी शुभकामनाएं। आज ही के दिन हमारे वीर सैनिकों ने अपने पराक्रम से पाकिस्तान को युद्ध में परास्त कर पूरे विश्व को स्वाभिमानी और साहसी होने का संदेश दिया था। कारगिल विजय का हिस्सा रहे सभी सैनिकों को नमन। pic.twitter.com/1H1cBr8BX8
- Congress (@INCIndia) July 26, 2019
GL Batra, father of Capt #vikrambatra who lost his life in #KargilWar: Govt is taking strong actions against Pak as it continues to support infiltration&terrorism;I'd requested govt in Delhi to rename roads in Delhi after Param Vir Chakra awardees, yet to receive a response on it pic.twitter.com/ALyIvFJ4uU
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2019
#KargilVijayDiwas : Let's pay homage to the Kargil martyrs & salute the courage, valour & sacrifice of our bravehearts.
- Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 26, 2019
Let's remember the supreme sacrifice made by brave soldiers of India, to uphold & safeguard the integrity of the NATION.#20YearsOfKargilVijay #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/Xv5B9bX4cD
Salute to indomitable courage of our Soldiers on #KargilVijayDiwas Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/QCVb36jkjF
- Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) July 26, 2019
Karnataka: A park dedicated to Indian soldiers has been constructed in Shivamogga that will be inaugurated today on the occasion of #KargilVijayDiwas. pic.twitter.com/V5IQAkCtNY
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2019
26 July immortalized as #KargilVijayDiwas is saga of glorious victory of the Nation during Kargil Conflict in May-July 1999. #IndianArmy soldiers fought legendary battles in Dras, Kaksar, Batalik & Turtok Sectors. #Salute to courage, valour & sacrifice of our martyrs & heroes. pic.twitter.com/1zuL98Xnk1
- ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 26, 2019
During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019
This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh.
The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS
