Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to armed forces to mark the 21st anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war, saying their” valour continues to inspire generations”.

The ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ is observed each year to commemorate the victory of India against Pakistani infiltrators in 1999. The Kargil war was declared over on July 26, 1999, after Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of them drawn from the neighbouring country’s Northern Light Infantry, from the captured peaks in Kargil.

“On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations,” Modi tweeted, adding that he would speak more about it in his Mann Ki Baat address. The prime minister used the hashtag #CourageInKargil.

Retweeting a video posted by the Indian Army on the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Prime Minister said, “India remains eternatlly grateful to our soldiers for their bravery.”

Kargil Vijay Diwas is named after “Operation Vijay” which was launched on July 25, 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to honour the memory of Kargil War’s heroes.