The Kargil War is a historical moment in the landscape of our country. Braving all odds and putting their own lives at stake, our brave soldiers fought for this nation to protect it. Marking the victory and commemorating the army, 26th July is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' every year. The Indian PM pays homage to the martyrs at the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' every year on this day.

On #KargilVijayDiwas, a grateful nation pays homage to all those who served the nation during Operation Vijay. Our brave soldiers ensured that India remains protected and gave a befitting answer to those who tried to vitiate the atmosphere of peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2018

#WATCH Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief of the Army Staff  General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa pay tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi on #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/kRdDiUOYlh

— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2018

International sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created a dedicated sand sculpture for the occasion.

#KargilVijayDiwas . We take pride in our brave soldiers #JaiJawan one of My SandArt. pic.twitter.com/946nkkGgF5

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) July 26, 2018

Twitter is abuzz with heart-warming messages pouring in from all the corners of the nation.

Today we go to our office and come back, today our children go to school and come back, today we are doing whatever we wish to do in this country only because certain number of men and women are standing guard. #KargilVijayDiwas @adgpi @BSF_India pic.twitter.com/4HKiSVakA3

— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) July 26, 2018

Freedom is NOT for Free... Price of our Freedom is beyond our imagination and our brothers paid  for us !
Beneath this land,527 of our brothers are resting after giving their EVERYTHING for our motherland.@adgpi
Long Live The Glory of Our MartyrsðªðºJai Hind #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/YjNCkR5mt9

— Maj Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) July 26, 2018

Our victory is never forgotten but above all, our martyrs who laid down their own lives so that we could sleep in peace will continue to inspire us to fight for the nation.

On this day, we salute the supreme sacrifice of our soldiers who fought valiantly & laid down their lives in 1999 during the Kargil war.

We citizens will always be proud of their courage, heroism and service to the nation.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/PnQx2thQZA

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 26, 2018

On #KargilVijayDiwas I salute my heroes - our soldiers for  their commitment towards the security of our country. For their sacrifices. I also salute the selfless parents who send their beloved children on our borders to protect us. Jai Hind. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.ðð®ð³ @adgpi pic.twitter.com/JkDYH2UeGI

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 26, 2018

On #KargilVijayDiwas, a humble homage to all soldiers who did not shy away from even making the supreme sacrifice for the nation.

The saga of Kargil is one of valor, overcoming impossible odds & epitomizing "Service Before Self" in the finest traditions of Indian Army

Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/rSgYkMSpqH

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) July 26, 2018

It takes more than just courage to do what our men in uniform do for us every day. No amount of gratitude is enough for this.