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| PM Modi reminds citizens not forget to the valour of soldiers during Kargil War | | | Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
PM Narendra Modi has rightly urged the youths to share stories of valour of soldiers the sacrifices of their mothers during the Kargil Vijay. He made the remarks during his monthly “Mann ki Baat” programme which also marks the 21st anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.
Modi pointed out that he had the privilege to visit Kargil at that time and said that “The entire world witnessed the strength and valour of India’s brave forces. At that time, I too had the privilege of visiting Kargil and witnessed the bravery of our soldiers. That is one of the most precious moments of my life.”
The Nation, hopefully remembers the 400 plus martyrs for laying down their lives in the service of their Nation, in the true spirit of "laying down their today for our tomorrows. It has been 19 years since the Kargil war, but the memory of the bloodshed remains fresh in the minds of the brave soldiers, who responded to the call of duty and defended the country’s borders, and their families. Kargil Vijay Diwas has been named after the success of Operation Vijay.
The Kargil armed conflict between India and Pakistan took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LOC). The war took place on the peaks of Kargil near the Line of Control - the de facto border that divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
As India celebrates Kargil Divas and pays homage to martyrs of the war, it is time to recall the significant role of air power that actually tilted the balance in Operation Vijay. The Indian army took the challenge head on, turning adversity into opportunity and achieved a glorious victory. It is both a pride inducing moment and a prick in the hearts of the soldiers who valiantly fought for our nation. As India prepares to hold a memorial service for the martyrs, there are certain facts that we must all know about the historic day. With its significant war footage, Kargil was the first Indo-Pak War that impacted public opinion through mass media coverage. Every patriotic Indian's heart swells with pride at the bravery of our jawans in evicting Pakistani Northern Light Infantry and a few terrorists from the inhospitable Kargil heights. One hopes India's strategic planners have built in & have planned for more robust scenario's to face inevitable, future threats. Kashmiri Pandits all over the world are grateful to these worriors and brave sons of the land for defending the Kashmiri Pandit homeland "MAEJ KASHEER" (MOTHER KASHMIR). There is an old saying in Punjabi’s Army "Jine jeet nahi wekhi usay jeetna kaun sikhayega." Loosely translated it means that if one has not seen victory, how can you teach ‘em to win a war. Its pride and pain for the soldiers as the nation celebrates the anniversary of the war victory against Pakistan. India continuously stepped up attack against Pakistan and ended up recapturing two key positions in Batalic sector.
He said that what Indians say in the event of a war has a profound effect on the morale of a soldier deployed at the borders, as well as his family back home. Modi reminded citizens to not forget this fact.
In the words of PM Modi, there is no doubt that “Kargil Vijay Diwas’ will rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.
The sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families for ensuring the safety of fellow countrymen will always be remembered with gratitude. The Kargil victory was a tarvel for the Indian Armed forces as they conducted the war without violating any international norms. Youth and students should draw inspiration from soldiers of the Indian Army who laid down their lives in the Kargil war in 1999 while safeguarding the country. |
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