Chandigarh, July 26: On the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas today,  Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal  saluted the great Kargil heroes who made the supreme sacrifice of their lives for ensuring security,  peace and esteem of the nation.

In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister while remembering the Kargil martyrs said that the sacrifice made by the brave sons of Mother India during this war will always inspire the young generation towards patriotism.

He said that 22 years ago, on July 26, 1999, the Indian Army had hoisted Tricolor in Kargil after defeating Pakistani infiltrators. 

The sacrifice, courage and dedication of our soldiers in this war can never be forgotten, said Sh. Manohar Lal 

He said that this Nation will always be indebted and grateful to those who sacrificed their lives for Mother India.