On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), both Houses of Parliament on July 25 paid solemn tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War 1999. Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan stated: 'The nation will observe Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 to commemorate India's victory and honour the brave officers and soldiers who defended our sovereignty with exemplary courage, valour and unwavering devotion to duty.' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the national ceremony at Kargil War Memorial, Drass, Ladakh on July 26, 2026 — the 27th anniversary of India's victory in Operation Vijay.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas Eve: Parliament Pays Tributes; Rajnath Singh to Lead National Ceremony at Drass on July 26 — 27th Anniversary
Key Points
- On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), both Houses of Parliament on July 25 paid solemn tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War 1999
- Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P
- Radhakrishnan stated: 'The nation will observe Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 to commemorate India's victory and honour the brave officers and soldiers who defended our sovereignty with exemplary courage, valour and unwavering devotion to duty.' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the national ceremony at Kargil War Memorial, Drass, Ladakh on July 26, 2026 — the 27th anniversary of India's victory in Operation Vijay
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• Kargil Vijay Diwas: July 26 (annual); 27th anniversary in 2026; main event at Drass, Ladakh • Operation Vijay: May 3 – July 26, 1999; India recaptured Pakistan-occupied Kargil peaks • Rajnath Singh at Kargil War Memorial, Drass; PM Modi at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate • Drass: world's 2nd coldest inhabited place; Kargil district, Ladakh UT
