Kargil
Vijay Diwas
Introduction
Kargil
war was fought between 3 May 1999 – 26 July 1999 in the Kargil along the line
of control (LOC) in which India got a victory.
"मुझे तोड़ लेना
वनमाली!
उस पथ पर देना तुम फेंक,
मातृभूमि पर शीश चढ़ाने
जिस पथ जावें वीर अनेक"
Events of War
1. Year
1999
- India and Pakistan signed the Lahore agreement to mutually resolve the
Kashmir Issue in Peaceful Manner.
2. Operationo
Badr
– Pakistan army launched operation Badr along LOC, they want to cut off Indian
troops in Saiachin.
3. Operation
Vijay – Indian army responded by launching operation Vijay to
retaliated and throw back the intruders who treacherously occupied Indian.
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On 4th July Indian army captured
Tiger Hill after a battle that lasted 11 hour.
Impact of Kargil war
1. Internationally
Pakistan was losing face because due to the proof of army involvement in war.
2. India
was praised for showing amazing restraint by not crossing the Line of control
(LOC).
3. Countries
supported India on the conflict –
·
G8
·
EU
·
ASEAN
Importance of Kargil war
1. Policy
of restraint & resolve appreciated by International community.
2. Pakistan
intrusion in kargil was a betrayal of trust especially after Lahore Decleration
in Feburary 1999.
3. Pakistan
intrusion has effect that still it not able to emerge from indignity.
4. With
the backing of IAF. Indian army achieved a feat which would be hard for any of
the armies around the world.
Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration
National war memorial
· Inauguration - 2019
· Dedicated
to
– Soldiers who laid down. Their lives defending the nation during.
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Indo-Pak war 1947
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Indo-Pak war 1965
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Indo-Pak war 1971
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Sino – Indian war 1962
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Indian Peace keeping force operations in
Srilanka 1987-90
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Kargil conflict in 1999
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The layout structure comprises four
concentric circles
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Circle of immortality - The 'Amar Chakra'
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Circle of Bravery - The 'Veerta Chakra'
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Circle of Sacrifice - The 'Tyag Chakra'
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Circle of protection - The 'Raksha Chakra'