'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is celebrated on which date in India?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is July 26.

Key Points

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year to commemorate India's victory in the Kargil War of 1999.
The war was fought between India and Pakistan in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.
On July 26, 1999, India successfully recaptured all the strategic heights occupied by Pakistani intruders.
The day honors the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces.

Important Points

The Kargil War was one of the most significant military conflicts between India and Pakistan after the Indo-Pakistani wars of 1947, 1965, and 1971.
Operation Vijay was the codename assigned to the Indian military campaign during the Kargil War.
The war lasted for over two months, from May to July 1999.
India lost approximately 527 soldiers during the conflict, but the operation was a resounding success in reclaiming the territories.