India Salutes Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Celebrates Operation Vijay Success

Guwahati, 26 July 2025: Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated across the nation today to mark the anniversary of India’s historic victory in the Kargil War of 1999. The day honours the success of Operation Vijay, through which the Indian Armed Forces recaptured strategic high-altitude outposts that had been illegally occupied by Pakistani intruders. The war officially concluded on 26 July 1999, and India was victorious in evicting the infiltrators and restoring the sanctity of the Line of Control.
To honour the unwavering courage and supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts of the Kargil War, a solemn Wreath Laying and Commemorative Ceremony was organized by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam at the State War Memorial, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati.
The ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, as the Chief Guest. He was received with full military honours, including a ceremonial “Bugle Welcome”, General Salute by the NCC Guard, and the National Anthem. A respectful “Present Arms” was offered to the Amar Jawan, followed by the laying of wreaths in memory of the fallen heroes.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam by Brig. Polash Choudhury, Sena Medal (Retd), Director, Sainik Welfare, Assam, who is also a Kargil War veteran. Representatives of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force also paid floral tributes. Distinguished retired officers, Brig Ranjit Borthakur, SM (Retd), Commodore K C Choudhury, VSM (Retd), and Group Captain Debananda Gohain (Retd) laid wreaths on behalf of their respective services.
Wreaths were also laid by Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris, Veer Matas, and family members of Kargil War heroes. Notably, Col Dilip Kumar Borah (Retd), who was the Commanding Officer of 18 Grenadiers during the Kargil War, paid tribute and shared personal experiences from the battlefield.