Archive · 26 Jul 2026
27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Honors MP's Nine Kargil Heroes
Kargil Vijay Diwas is a special day in India celebrated on July 26 every year.
It remembers the brave soldiers who fought and died in the Kargil War in 1999.
This year, nine soldiers from the state of Madhya Pradesh are being honored for their bravery.
These soldiers included two majors, three lance naiks, two havildars, one naik, and one gunner.
Their families and the nation remember their courage and sacrifice.
Memorials like Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal keep their memories alive.
The Kargil War was fought from May 3 to July 26, 1999, and India won.
This day is a time to honor all the soldiers who protected the country.
Nine Army personnel from Madhya Pradesh laid down their lives in the Kargil War.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed annually on July 26 to honor their sacrifice.
Major Ajay Prasad and Major Kamlesh Pathak displayed extraordinary courage in battle.
Havildar Sarman Singh Sengar and Naik Kalu Prasad Pandey were key figures in the assault on Tiger Hill.
Gunner Chhote Lal Singh's son, Amar Bahadur Singh, currently serves in the Indian Army.
- Who
- Nine Army personnel from Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Kargil Vijay Diwas honors their sacrifice
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of the armed forces in the Kargil War
Heroism and Sacrifice
National Remembrance
Heroism and Sacrifice
Heroism and Sacrifice
Nine Army personnel from Madhya Pradesh laid down their lives defending the country in the Kargil War, displaying extraordinary courage and bravery.
National Remembrance
Their sacrifices are commemorated at memorials across the state, including Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal.
National Remembrance
Heroism and Sacrifice
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed annually on July 26 to honor the bravery of the armed forces and remember those who made the supreme sacrifice.
National Remembrance
The day marks India's victory in the 1999 conflict, fought from May 3 to July 26.
- Date of Kargil Vijay Diwas
- July 26
- Duration of Kargil War
- May 3 to July 26, 1999
- Number of MP's Kargil Heroes
- Nine
- Major Ajay Prasad's Regiment
- Mechanised Infantry Regiment
- Major Kamlesh Pathak's Regiment
- Kumaon Regiment
- Havildar Sarman Singh Sengar's Regiment
- 2 Rajputana Rifles
- Naik Kalu Prasad Pandey's Specialty
- Precision Marksman
- Gunner Chhote Lal Singh's Son
- Amar Bahadur Singh