Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday paid homage to the brave soldiers of the country, who made supreme sacrifice in the Kargil aggression for safeguarding the frontiers of the nation during a function organised here in the Gaiety Theatre by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla to mark the 20th anniversary of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.
"People of the country would always remain indebted to our brave soldiers, who laid down their lives for our security and pride of the nation," he said.
The CM said we are proud that despite a small state, Himachal has always made big contributions for the nation and our soldiers have led from the front. He said that 52 soldiers from Himachal attained martyrdom during this operation and it is a matter of utmost pride for every citizen of Himachal Pradesh that out of total four Param Vir Chakra, two were conferred upon the valiant soldiers from the state besides six Vir Chakra and six Sena Medals.