New Delhi, July 26 -- Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday paid tribute to the soldiers on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He added that 140 crore Indians are indebted to the courage and sacrifice of the country's brave soldiers.

Seth said the entire country salutes the bravery of those who gave their lives in Kargil, and praised the dedication of Indian soldiers who serve the nation in extreme weather conditions.

Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Seth said, "Today, 140 crore countrymen are celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas. We salute the soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil. Whether the temperature is -40 degrees Celsius or 50 degrees Celsius, soldiers are serving Mother India... Be it Kargil Vijay Diwas,...