Omar Pays Tributes to Kargil Martyrs for First Time, Calls for Justice for Marginalised

In a notable first, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid public tributes to the fallen soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War, acknowledging their service and sacrifice on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Addressing the North Zone Regional Conference on "Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel and Tribals" at SKICC Srinagar, the CM emphasized the moral obligation of the legal system toward the most marginalized—including defence personnel and tribal communities.

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"Today, on the solemn occasion of Vijay Diwas, let me begin by acknowledging the service and sacrifices of our defence personnel, both past and present," Omar said, noting that many of the soldiers hailed from Jammu & Kashmir and served in "remote, inhospitable terrain with quiet dignity and enduring duty."