'Our Soldiers' Morale Was Greater Than Any Challenge': PM Modi On Kargil War
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Indian soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing their courage and the nation's commitment to indigenous defense capabilities. He highlighted the 'Saurya Vijay Yatra' and the development of modern, locally-made military hardware.
Why it matters
The speech reinforces nationalistic sentiment and the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) policy in the defense sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the bravehearts of the 1999 War and said that the Kargil Vijay Diwas fills everyone with pride and reminds the nation of the "extraordinary courage" of the Indian Armed Forces.Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "There are certain dates in our lives for which we do not need to look at the calendar. Today, July 26, is one such date. Today is the Kargil Vijay Diwas. This day fills us with pride and reminds us of the extraordinary courage of our brave soldiers.""The towering peaks of Kargil, harsh weather, the challenges posed by the enemy -- our soldiers faced every such circumstance, yet their morale was greater than any challenge. They sacrificed everything for protecting the motherland.
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