Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: India's Tribute to Bravehearts; PM Modi, Defence Minister Hail Soldiers' Valour

On the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Dhiraj Seth led tributes at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras. Honoring 527 soldiers who died during Operation Vijay, the ceremony highlighted India's military transformation through indigenous defence technology and improved infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi praised the soldiers' valour and emphasized that advancements like BrahMos and Vikram-1 are establishing India as a trusted global defence power and partner.