By Admin 
The Kargil War was not just a military conflict. It was a test of India’s sovereignty, strategic understanding and indomitable courage of soldiers. In May 1999, when Pakistan’s army and terrorists together captured the high peaks of Kargil, India faced war in their own region. Operation Vijay, run to chase the intruders back, lasted more than two months and on 26 July 1999, India announced victory by hoisting the tricolor on every peak.
This war proved the strength of the Indian Army and the united support of the people in front of the whole world, but a big price for this victory was also paid. In this war, hundreds of soldiers were martyred, billions of rupees and heavily consumed of military resources. In such a situation, on the occasion of Kargil Day today, we will tell you which country had to face the most expenses in the war of Kargil and who had to suffer the most from India and Pakistan.
India spent huge expenditure, yet the economy did not waver
The Kargil war was not just a military challenge for India but also an economic examination. According to the data, India spent about 5 to 10 thousand crores in this war. The Indian Air Force alone made more than 300 air strikes in which around Rs 2000 crore was spent. At the same time, the cost of the land operation of the army had reached about 10 to 15 crore rupees every day. According to some reports, during the days of Kargil war, India had to bear the expenses of up to Rs 1460 crore daily. Despite this, India’s strong economy at that time gave the power of $ 33.5 billion to foreign currency reserves and the defense budget of $ 10 billion gave strength to handle the crisis.
The biggest price of our brave soldiers
More than economic loss, India lost 527 brave soldiers. While more than 1363 soldiers were injured in this war. This is the sacrifice that cannot be weighed in any price. While capturing high peaks in the final stages of this war, many units had stated their lives for one inch of land.
Pakistan continued to deny more losses
If compared, Pakistan had to suffer more military losses than India in the Kargil war. According to some reports, around 3000 Pakistani soldiers were killed in this war while Pakistan officially claimed the death of only 357 soldiers. After the war, when the Indian Army again occupied the high altitude areas, hundreds of bodies of Pakistani soldiers were found there. Pakistan also refused to withdraw, which was also refused.
Not only this, Pakistan’s strategic failure in the war also damaged its international image. A few months after the Lahore declaration, the Kargil infiltration was seen as a conspiracy to incite confidence and incite war across the world.
Pakistan bowed under weak military preparations and economic pressure
Where India’s economy was strong with foreign exchange reserves of $ 33.5 billion in the period and a defense budget of $ 10 billion. At the same time, Pakistan was not in a position to pull that war for long. According to some reports, Pakistan’s daily war expenses were around 370 crores, which looks very less than in India. But its impact on its economy was much more. India’s economic preparation and political stability enabled India to deal with the prolonged stretch of war. Whereas Pakistan was forced to back down due to international pressure, military power and economic crisis.
Lesson and Reform Arms Infrastructure and Technology
The Kargil war also highlighted many weaknesses of the Indian Army. Many of our soldiers were martyred due to the non -availability of Weapon Locating Radar. Later, after understanding this, Swati radar system was included in the service, which finds the exact address of the enemy’s artillery position. At the same time, lack of bullet proof jacket, night vision devices and basic facilities was also felt which was later completed. At the same time, roads and tunnels have been built in inaccessible areas like Kargil, due to which the movement of soldiers and equipment has become easier.
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