1. On the occasion of Kargil Diwas-2018 Defense Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman along with three Service Chiefs paid their homage to the courage, valor, and sacrifices of the heroes of Operation Vijay at Amar Jawan Jyoti here today. Smt Sitharaman extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the ranks of Indian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families on the occasion.
The Indo-Pak Kargil conflict, known as Operation Vijay, was fought between May and July 1999, in the most inhospitable and rugged terrain along the Line of Control (LoC) from ZojiLa in the West to Turtok in the East.
2. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid homage to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas. "On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation pays homage to all those who served the nation during Operation Vijay. Our brave soldiers ensured that India remains protected and gave a befitting answer to those who tried to vitiate the atmosphere of peace.
3. PM's address at the plenary session of 10th BRICS Summit 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- BRICS Members:- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa.
- BRICS Summit:- 1st summit was held at Yekaterinburg, Russia in June 2009.
Published On : 26 Jul 2018