Kargil Vijay Diwas: Soldiers’ sacrifice is foundation of our freedom and security, says Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paid tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring those who died in the 1999 conflict. He also highlighted Karnataka's significant role in India's defense ecosystem through various state-based research and aerospace institutions.
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday (July 25, 2026) paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War, saying their sacrifices were the foundation of the country’s freedom, security and national pride.
Addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorative programme at the National Military Memorial near the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru, Mr. Shivakumar said the day marked the victory of the Indian armed forces over enemy forces in the Kargil conflict and the triumph of the national flag in the Himalayas.
“Twenty-seven years ago, our brave soldiers defeated the enemy and ensured that the Tricolour continued to fly high. Our heroes may have become martyrs, but their legacy is eternal. I pay my heartfelt tributes to all those who laid down their lives for the nation,” he said.
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