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Modi honours Kargil martyrs in Mann Ki Baat
NDTV··26 Jul
In Mann Ki Baat on Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to martyrs of the 1999 war. He noted the Saurya Vijay Yatra from Delhi to Drass, showcased INS Mahendragiri, Pinaka LRGR-120 and Khusha missile systems, and said soldiers' morale exceeded every battlefield challenge they faced during the conflict and aired nationwide on radio.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Annual Vijay Diwas broadcasts remind households nationwide of the 1999 Kargil sacrifice even far from border states.
- Showcased platforms like Pinaka and Khusha signal how today's military kit differs from the 1999 conflict.
- Radio and digital reach means the address lands in villages and cities alike on July 26 each year.
What's Happening
- Modi spoke in Mann Ki Baat on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring 1999 war martyrs.
- He referenced the Saurya Vijay Yatra from Delhi to Drass and highlighted INS Mahendragiri.
- Pinaka LRGR-120 and Khusha missile systems featured in the defence readiness segment.
Kargil Vijay Diwas on the Calendar
- India marks July 26 each year to commemorate victory in the 1999 Kargil war.
- Drass in Ladakh remains the symbolic centre of Vijay Diwas ceremonies and pilgrimages.
- Mann Ki Baat regularly ties national observances to broader policy and civic themes.
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