"A grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999. We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned," the President tweeted.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999.

We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned.

Jai Hind! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2019

The Prime Minister expressed his heart-felt gratitude. "This day reminds us of the courage, bravery and dedication of our soldiers. On this occasion, my humble tribute to those mighty warriors, who gave up their all to defend their motherland," he tweeted in Hindi.

कारगिल विजय दिवस पर मां भारती के सभी वीर सपूतों का मैं हृदय से वंदन करता हूं। यह दिवस हमें अपने सैनिकों के साहस, शौर्य और समर्पण की याद दिलाता है। इस अवसर पर उन पराक्रमी योद्धाओं को मेरी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि, जिन्होंने मातृभूमि की रक्षा में अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर कर दिया। जय हिंद! pic.twitter.com/f7cpUFLO9o

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019

"Let's pay homage to the Kargil martyrs and salute the courage, valour and sacrifice of our bravehearts. Let's remember the supreme sacrifice made by the brave soldiers of India, to uphold and safeguard the integrity of the nation," said Indian Air Force.

"26 July immortalised as Kargil Vijay Diwas is saga of glorious victory of the Nation during Kargil Conflict in May-July 1999. #IndianArmy soldiers fought legendary battles in Drass, Kaksar, Batalik & Turtok sectors. #Salute to the courage, valour & sacrifice of our martyrs & heroes," tweeted Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army).