“Our victory in Kargil is a demonstration of the valour of our soldiers and we bow before our heroes,” Mr. Modi said, on the eve on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through the 79th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at 11 a.m. on July 25.
He said the country was “proud of our athletes” representing the country at the Tokyo Olympics. “Memorable pictures of the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony are still fresh in my mind,” he said, calling the citizens of the country to cheer for India online and wish the athletes good luck.
“Our victory in Kargil is a demonstration of the valour of our soldiers and we bow before our heroes,” Mr. Modi said, reminding the countrymen that July 26 was Kargil Vijay Diwas.
“On August 15th we enter the 75th year of India’s independence. On March 12th — on Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of Dandi Yatra — we started the Amrit Mahotsav of marking the 75th year of independence….