Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Prez, PM honor Kargil heroes; Rajnath slams Pak
On July 26, India celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth paid tribute to the bravehearts.
Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan for making terrorism a part of its state policy and emphasized that India will not engage in talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
The event included a wreath-laying ceremony, a motorcycle expedition, and a display of indigenous military systems.
The Indian Army showcased its evolution from Operation Vijay to Operation Sindoor, highlighting its advancements in military technology.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth paid tribute to the Kargil War heroes.
Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan for making terrorism a part of its state policy and emphasized that India will not engage in talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
The event included a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
A 13-day commemorative expedition, 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra,' was flagged in by Rajnath Singh, covering a distance of nearly 1,900 km from Delhi to Dras.
The Indian Army showcased various indigenous systems, drones, and vehicles used during Operation Sindoor.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth
- What
- Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations and tribute to Kargil War heroes
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Dras, Ladakh
- Why
- To honor the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War and to showcase India's military capabilities
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Terrorism and State Policy
India's Stance
India condemns Pakistan for making terrorism a part of its state policy and refuses talks except on Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan's stance is not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas
- Date
- July 26
- Location
- Dras, Ladakh
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Army Chief
- Gen Dhiraj Seth
- Operation Sindoor
- May 2025
- Pahalgam Terror Attack
- April 2025