As we commemorate 26 years of the Kargil War victory, I remember the extraordinary courage of our soldiers—and the privilege I had to serve those who returned with visible and invisible scars. One such hero, a young rifleman injured by a missile strike during Operation Vijay, came to me for facial reconstruction. The journey of his recovery was humbling, and the gratitude expressed by his battalion reminds me why we do what we do.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is not just a celebration of victory; it is a tribute to sacrifice, resilience, and the collective spirit that binds our nation. Today, let us honor every soldier and healer who stood strong in the face of adversity.
