Today is a historic day for India. It is the day when 26 years ago our brave soldiers fought the Kargil War on July 26, 1999, and came out victorious. And to commemorate the deaths of many soldiers who lost their lives and to celebrate the sweet feeling of victory, we Indians celebrate the Kargil Vijay Diwas. In fact, TV and films have played a major role in spreading patriotism among the people of India via the content that they come up with. So, it is not a surprise that people from the industry, as well as sports personalities that represent India on a global stage, would celebrate this historic day. And today is no different. The entertainment industry as well as sportspersons took to their social media and paid tribute to the fallen soldiers.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022, there are many Indians who have shown their patriotism by celebrating today and also paying tribute to the fallen soldiers. Even Mithali Raj, Akshay Kumar, KL Rahul, Gautam Gambhir, Sai Dharam Tej, and many more took to their social media platforms to pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives to protect the country.
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Check out the Kargil Vijay Diwas tributes:
Sports people that paid their tribute:
1. Gautham Gambhir
Where it is difficult for us to even breathe, they won a WAR! Salute to the bravest of the brave! #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/rPAgCi9D8K
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 26, 2022
2. Mithali Raj
My salute to all those who fought gallantly for our nation in Kargil. Their courage and sacrifice can never be forgotten. Remembering the bravehearts of Kargil on Kargil Vijay Diwas. #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/4Nr7G0mnvD
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 26, 2022
3. Venkatesh Prasad
Lest we forget the sacrifice of the brave men who gave their lives to protect our motherland. Bow down to all the brave soldiers.
Our flag does not fly because the wind moves, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it. Jai Hind ! #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/bCAfskb1JA— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) July 26, 2022
4. KL Rahul
Salute, gratitude & respect to our brave soldiers. #KargilVijayDiwas. 🇮🇳🫡
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) July 26, 2022
5. Amit Mishra
Remembering the real heroes of Kargil War who laid their lives while giving a befitting reply to the cowardly act of Pakistan’s army. We will be forever indebted to the Kargil Heroes. #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/bPDhysWLBa
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) July 26, 2022
Actors who took to their social media to express their patriotism on Kargil Vijay Diwas:
1. Rohit Bose Roy
2. Akshay Kumar
भारत के वीरों को नमन है 🙏🏻 Today we are safe because of them. We can never bow down enough in gratitude. #KargilVijayDiwas
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 26, 2022
3. Sai Dharam Tej
Remembering our Brave soldiers & The Real Heroes who fought till their last breath and sacrificed their lives to protect the nation & it's respect with a victorious win.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/gKquzA0BnB
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) July 26, 2022
4. Mammootty
Let's pay homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty to protect the honour of our great nation.We salute their bravery and will forever be indebted to them & their families.#KargilVijayDiwas#KargilVijayDiwas2022 pic.twitter.com/DJcJZHles7
— Mammootty (@mammukka) July 26, 2022
5. Tina Dutta
6. Sharad Kelkar
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Politicians that also paid their tribute to Kargil Vijay Diwas
1. Smriti Irani
1999 में कारगिल युद्ध में भारत की विजय सुनिश्चित करने एवं मातृभूमि की रक्षा हेतु अपना सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाले वीर जवानों को 'कारगिल विजय दिवस' पर नमन।
भारतीय सेना के शौर्य व बलिदान की सर्वोच्च परम्परा का निर्वाह करने वाले सैनिकों का त्याग प्रेरणादायी है।
जय हिंद!
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 26, 2022
2. Ashok Gehlot
On #KargilVijayDiwas, humble tributes to our bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland. Our soldiers fought with exemplary courage on the heights of Kargil. Their valour and indomitable spirit will inspire generations to come.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 26, 2022
3. Temjen Imna Along
"A soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him but because he loves what's behind him."
Tributes to the brave hearts who fought for the country's sovereignty during the #KargilWar. Salute to their valor & sacrifice for the Nation's integrity.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/Uio86rYUUZ
— Temjen Imna Along (@AlongImna) July 26, 2022
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
कारगिल विजय दिवस मां भारती की आन-बान और शान का प्रतीक है। इस अवसर पर मातृभूमि की रक्षा में पराक्रम की पराकाष्ठा करने वाले देश के सभी साहसी सपूतों को मेरा शत-शत नमन। जय हिंद! pic.twitter.com/wIHyTrNPMU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2022
Seeing all these tributes makes me extremely happy and also reminds me that though years have passed by, what the soldiers have done for us will never be forgotten.
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