Assam CM Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma honored the Indian armed forces on the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War. He praised their bravery and sacrifice, highlighting the significant victory over Pakistan in 1999. The commemoration marks the success of Operation Vijay and Operation Safed Sagar.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid tribute to the Indian armed forces for their unmatched bravery and supreme sacrifice, commemorating 25 years of the Kargil War. Sarma celebrated the armed forces' crucial victory over Pakistan in 1999, emphasizing their meticulous efforts through Operation Vijay and Operation Safed Sagar.

Sarma remarked, '25 years ago, our brave soldiers culminated a long campaign to protect Maa Bharti from aggressors through Op Vijay and Op Safed Sagar. From Point 5140 to Batra Top and from Tiger Hill to Tololing Top, our brave men ensured a crushing defeat to Pakistan in the Kargil War.'

Expressing profound gratitude, Sarma added, 'Today, as we commemorate 25 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the entire nation bows in gratitude to our forces for their unmatched bravery and supreme sacrifice.' The Indian Army declared the victory of Operation Vijay on July 26, 1999, marking the end of a nearly three-month-long battle in Kargil, Ladakh. The day is now observed annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas.

(With inputs from agencies.)