
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Soldiers’ sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom and security, says Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
Shivakumar on Sunday (July 26, 2026) paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War, saying their sacrifices were the foundation of the country’s freedom, security and national pride. He said institutions such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the. Recalling the conflict, the Chief Minister said 527 soldiers were martyred during the Kargil War, including 13 from Karnataka.









