Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered the bravery of armed forces, their sacrifice and India's military prowess on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

Remembering our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2017

Vijay Diwas ' title='Kargil Vijay Diwas '>Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s military prowess & the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2017

Vijay Diwas ' title='Kargil Vijay Diwas '>Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 as the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force on Wednesday paid tributes to martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to mark the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Jaitley, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba and Air Force Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate in the national capital.

Salute to the valour of our soldiers on #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/xibnAqoj3c

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) July 26, 2017

I salute the unmatched courage and bravery of our soldiers who made supreme sacrifices for the nation during 'Operation Vijay' in Kargil. pic.twitter.com/XU62nxiNc0

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2017

Indian Army is a disciplined, determined and dedicated force. Vijay Diwas ' title='Kargil Vijay Diwas '>Kargil Vijay Diwas is a celebration of India's exemplary defence capabilities

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2017

यह दिन है उन शहीदों को याद कर अपने श्रद्धा-सुमन अर्पण करने का, जो हँसते-हँसते मातृभूमि की रक्षा करते हुए वीरगति को प्राप्त हुए। pic.twitter.com/k0SRtT1trK

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 26, 2017

Saluting our soldiers who prevailed agnst all odds & protected the nation.Their valor & sacrifice will alwys be remembered #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/avj01axhjS

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) July 26, 2017

On #KargilVijayDiwas , Maharashtra salutes our brave soldiers who fought hard and sacrificed their lives to keep our Nation & citizens safe! pic.twitter.com/pOSuUj8beK

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 26, 2017

My salute to the brave soldiers of Indian Army for their sacrifices & for ensuring the defeat of enemy. #KargilVijayDiwas

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) July 26, 2017

On #KargilVijayDiwas I salute the valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers. The Country will always remain proud of our armed forces

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 26, 2017