Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the success of Operation Vijay. On this day, 26 July
1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost
to Pakistani intruders. The Kargil war was
fought for more than 60 days, ended on 26 July and resulted in the loss of life
on both sides, India and Pakistan and with the India regain
possessions of Kargil. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26
July every year in honour of the
Kargil War's Heroes. This day is
celebrated in the Kargil - Dras sector and the national capital New
Delhi, where the Prime Minister of
India, pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India
Gate every
year. Functions are also organized all over
the country to commemorate the contribution of the Armed forces.
