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BJP National President addresses at 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas Samaroh in BJP HQ
BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed a Samaroh organized on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Rajat Jayanti at BJP Central Office in New Delhi on 26 July 2024.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Nadda said it is a privilege to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas and BJP is celebrating this day at its headquarters and across all districts in the country. Each BJP Karyakarta is celebrating the Kargil Vijay Diwas with immense pride for our brave soldiers. It is especially significant as we are celebrating the 25th Vijay Diwas. 25 years ago, Indian soldiers emerged victorious in the Kargil war and it was not just the victory of Tiger Hill or any mountain, but a victory of India’s bravery and pride. On this day, we remember our brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation. They fought in tough and dangerous conditions, hoisted the Indian flag and emerged victorious. It is important to recognize the nature of the war, where every day, soldiers martyred in battle were brought back wrapped in the Indian tricolour.
BJP National President said that India’s history is that we do not attack anyone first, but if someone attacks us then we leave no stone unturned in destroying them. In 1962, India fought China, in 1965, India defeated Pakistan, in 1971, India established Bangladesh and forced Pakistani soldiers to surrender and in the Kargil War, Indian soldiers hoisted the flag and secured the nation. In Kargil too, Pakistan came stealthily like thieves and sat on Tiger Hills and tried to establish its dominance on Indian soil. But our soldiers gave them a befitting reply with their indomitable courage and valour and hoisted the tricolour after reaching Tiger Hills.
During the wars with China in 1962 and Pakistan in 1971, the personal belongings such as clothes, caps and identity cards of martyred soldiers would return home, but the soldiers themselves would not. However, during the Kargil War the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee resolved that any soldier who gave their life for the country would be honoured with a respectful cremation in their village, with both the government and the Indian Army assuming full responsibility for this solemn duty.
Shri Nadda stated that while the Opposition utilized the army, they failed to accord it the significance it deserved. The demand for One Rank One Pension has been long standing, with citizens advocating for it since 1971. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, the BJP government finally fulfilled the One Rank One Pension promise and disbursed Rs. 1 lakh 25 thousand crore to the country’s servicemen.
He said under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, the Indian military has received significant upgrades, including 36 Rafale fighter jets, 28 Apache helicopters, 15 Chinook helicopters, and surface-to-air missiles. Additionally, India has acquired 145 ultra-light howitzers, artillery guns, and 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets. While India lacked bulletproof jackets in 2014, today the country exports them worldwide.
Over 5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles have been replaced, and double-lane bridges have been constructed along 14,450 metres of the border. More than 4,000 kilometres of roads have been built from Arunachal Pradesh to Ladakh under the Modi government. Construction is also underway on a 45-kilometre tunnel for the Sivok-Rangpo rail link, part of a 93-kilometre project. BJP National President said Prime Minister has successfully integrated the country’s defence into the mainstream.
He emphasized that the Government and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi are deeply dedicated to the country’s defence. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Shri Narendra Modi conveyed a clear message: “We will not speak with our eyes raised or lowered, but we will speak while looking each other in the eye.” Shri Nadda assured that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs will never be forgotten.