Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister of India

Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Captain Vikram Batra on his Baldan Diwas

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid an earnest tribute to Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, PVC on his Balidan Diwas. RM said his unmatched bravery and supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War remains a true example of courage in the service of the nation. During Operation Vijay, Captain Vikram Batra led from the front to showcase exemplary leadership and valour to achieve a near impossible mission.

In a post on ‘X’, Raksha Mantri said, “Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Kargil War remain a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. My tributes to him on his ‘Balidan Diwas’.”