Kargil Vijay Diwas Quotes: Inspirational Quotes from War Heroes

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July to celebrate India’s victory in the Kargil War that took place in 1999 between Indian and Pakistan. The day honours the martyrs of the Kargil War.  On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we have compiled 30 inspirational quotes, slogans and status messages that showcase extraordinary courage, commitment, and determination of the Indian soldiers.

1. “Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.” – Capt. Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra winner
2. “Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail.” – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey (PVC 1/11 Gorkha Rifles)
3. Quartered in snow, silent to remain. When the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again. – The scroll of honour at the Siachen base camp
4. If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill Death! – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey (PVC 1/11 Gorkha Rifles)
5. “Ye dil maange more.” – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC
6. “We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners up in war.” – General JJ Singh
7. “I won’t die in an accident or die of any disease I will go down in Glory.” – Major Sudhir Kumar Walia
8. “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha.” – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
9. “You have never lived until You have almost died, and for those who choose to fight, life has a special flavor, the protected will never know!” – Capt R Subramanium
10. “The enemy is only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round.” – Major Somnath Sharma — 4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment
11. “No, Sir! I will not abandon my tank. My main gun is still working and I will get these bastards.” – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, (Param Vir Chakra)
12. “Gentlemen, I have arrived and there will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued.” – Sam Manekshaw
13. “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.” – Flying Officer Prem Ramchandani
14.  “Sleep peacefully at your homes, Indian Army is guarding the frontiers.” – Indian Army
15. “Ajeet Hain, Abheet Hain” – Indian Army
16. ” If I die in combat zone, box me up and send me home. Pin my medal to my chest and tell my mom, I did my best.” –  Indian Army
17. “Stalkers, only best of the friends and worst of the enemies can visit” – Indian Army
18. “May God have mercy on our enemies, because we won’t.” – Indian Army
19. “To find us, you must be good. To catch us, you must be fast. But to beat us, you must be kidding.”– Indian Army
20. “We lead by example, live by chance, love by choice and kill by profession.”- Indian Army (Officers Training Academy, Chennai)
21. “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today.”- Indian Army
22. “Death is lighter than a feather, duty is heavy as a mountain.”- Indian Army
23. “It’s my nature to be kind, gentle and humane, but remember, when it comes to matters of protecting my country and my people, fear me! For I’m also the deadliest one, who is powerful and relentless.”- Indian Army
24. “It is God’s duty to forgive the enemies, but it’s our duty to convene a meeting between the two.” – Indian Army
25. “The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.” – Indian Army
26. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Indian Army
27. Do not lament the death of a warrior killed in the battlefield. As those who sacrifice their lives in the war are honoured in heaven.”- Indian Army
28. “What is a lifetime adventure for you is a daily routine for us.” – Ladakh Leh highway signboard
29. “Impossible takes time, difficult will be done immediately.” – Border Roads Organisation
30. “Trespassers will be shot. Survivors will be shot again.”- Indian Army