451 years of #Portuguese colonial rule in #India ended on #ThisDayInHistory in 1961 with the conclusion of #OperationVijay. With it, not only #Goa, but also #Daman and the island of #Diu were brought under Indian sovereignty. They remain distinctive due to lengthy European rule.

July 26 – Kargil Vijay Diwas
“Either I’ll come back hoisting the flag or wrapped in it.” – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC

1999: Indian troops reclaimed every inch.
527 martyrs. Operation Vijay. A war won on cliffs, in cold, with courage.

GS3: Security Challenges | Strategy | Patriotism in action.

#EnliteIAS #KargilVijayDiwas #UPSCPrep #IndianArmy #OperationVijay #GS3

Remembering the heroes of nation on #KargilVijayDiwas, The day that reminds us of the supreme sacrifice of soldiers at the border. Tribute to the brave Martyeres of the Indian Army.

Salute to our true heroes, Jai Hind!
#KargilVijayDiwas2023 #OperationVijay #IndianArmy #KargilHeroes