Kargil at 25 Highlights: Agniveer scheme neither gives training nor commission, Karti Chidambaram hits back after PM's speech
It has been 25 years since Indian bravehearts scripted a memorable victory for the country post winning decisive battles in icy heights of Kargil. PM Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial today to pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, and met the families of the heroes of Kargil War. Slight at Pak as 'masters of terror', attack on Opposition for criticising Agniveer were some of the key points in his speech. Several political leaders as well as Army veterans also paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the war.
In Kargil, we not only won the war, we gave a wonderful example of 'truth, restraint and strength': PM at Kargil Vijay Diwas ceremony
10:5226 Jul 2024
Pakistan is trying to remain relevant through terror and proxy war: PM Modi at Kargil Vijay Diwas ceremony in Drass
10:5826 Jul 2024
Agnipath scheme is also an example of the necessary reforms done by the Army: PM Modi
11:1026 Jul 2024
Pakistan hasn't learnt from its history, says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
15:5026 Jul 2024
The way our soldiers displayed their bravery and defeated the enemies is commendable. I bow down to the Bravehearts: Rajasthan Governor Kalraj
#WATCH | Jaipur: On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra says, "Today, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year. The way our soldiers displayed their bravery and defeated the enemies is commendable. I bow down to the Bravehearts." pic.twitter.com/FP6PmZNYvB
I pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The entire nation will always remain indebted to them: BJP MP Arun Govil
13:1626 Jul 2024
It is a great scheme... even my daughter is preparing to enter into defence forces: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Agniveer Scheme
VIDEO | "It is a great scheme... even my daughter is preparing to enter into defence forces. No child should be in confusion. It is opposition's work to oppose the government for five years, you should keep preparing. This will help you to remain healthy, you will also get paid.… pic.twitter.com/aNnEiGvh0u
PM Modi targets opposition over Agnipath, says aim of scheme is to keep army continuously fit for war
12:1526 Jul 2024
They (opposition parties) are spreading falsehood about Agniveer scheme: BJP MP Brij Lal
VIDEO | "They (opposition parties) are spreading falsehood about Agniveer scheme. Our Army needs young people who can fight at the borders. They always create a false narrative. I condemn it," BJP MP Brij Lal (@BrijLal_IPS).