Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Karnataka CM Honors Kargil War Heroes
On July 27, 2024, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid tribute to the soldiers who died in the Kargil War.
He remembered the 527 soldiers who lost their lives, including 13 from Karnataka.
He said that soldiers are like the lifeblood of the nation and have always protected the country.
He also highlighted Karnataka's role in India's defense, mentioning organizations like HAL, BEL, and ISRO.
He compared soldiers, youth, women, farmers, and taxpayers to the five fingers of a hand, saying together they form a mighty fist that protects the country.
He also asked the families of the soldiers to suggest ways to improve their welfare.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid tribute to Kargil War heroes on July 27, 2024.
He remembered the 527 soldiers who died, including 13 from Karnataka.
He highlighted Karnataka's contribution to India's defense, mentioning organizations like HAL, BEL, and ISRO.
He compared soldiers, youth, women, farmers, and taxpayers to the five fingers of a hand.
He asked the families of the soldiers to suggest ways to improve their welfare.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Paid tribute to Kargil War heroes
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To honor the sacrifice of soldiers who died in the Kargil War
Government Support
Public Sentiment
Role of Government
Government Support
The government provides support and recognition to the families of martyrs.
Public Sentiment
The public expects more tangible benefits and support for the families of martyrs.
- Date
- July 27, 2024
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Kargil War Casualties
- 527
- Karnataka Martyrs
- 13
- Key Organizations
- HAL, BEL, BEML, ISRO, DRDO, ADA, NAL, CFTRI
- Field Marshal Remembered
- K.M. Cariappa