1. Imagine you get an opportunity to speak to a family of the soldier who was martyred during 'Operation Vijay'. Write an informal letter to the family, acknowledging the efforts of their son/brother/ husband and thank them for keeping strong all this while. Appreciate the bravery and show gratitude for what the soldiers did for you and the country.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas (Hindi: कारगिल विजय दिवस, lit. Kargil Victory Day) is commemorated every 26 July in India, to observe India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War for ousting Pakistani Forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of Northern Kargil District in Ladakh in 1999. Initially, the Pakistani army denied their involvement in the war, claiming that it was caused by Kashmiri militants forces. However documents left behind by casualties, testimony of POWs and later statements by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief of Army Staff Pervez Musharraf showed the involvement of Pakistani paramilitary forces, led by General Ashraf Rashid.[1][2]
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil War Memorial, Operation Vijay.jpg
Kargil War Memorial
Observed by
India
Significance
Victory and end of the Kargil War
Date
26 July
Frequency
Annual
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes. This day is celebrated all over India and in national capital, New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate every year.[3] Functions are also organized all over the country to commemorate the contributions of the Indian Armed Forces.[4][5