New Delhi, July 25: On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the brave martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.

"We are proud of the valour of our soldiers. The whole world believes in the indomitable courage and valour of the Indian Army," said the Chief Minister in his statement.

He stated that Uttarakhand also has a tradition of sacrifice for the country while adding that in the Kargil war, a large number of sons of Uttarakhand sacrificed their lives for the defence of the country. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022 Date and Significance: Everything To Know About the Historic Day When India Conquered Over Pakistan in the Kargil War.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to the welfare of soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their families. He explained that the Indian Army has always raised the honour of the country with its valour.

"The brave soldiers of the Indian Army had forced the enemy to flee even in adverse circumstances in Kargil. The nation will always remember the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers to protect the borders of the country in the Kargil war," said the official statement.

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