Bhagwant Mann Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Kargil War Hero Captain Vikram Batra on His Death Anniversary

On the death anniversary of Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid an emotional tribute to the Kargil war hero, calling him the “Sher Shah” of the Indian Army and a symbol of unmatched bravery and patriotism.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mann wrote,

"We salute from the heart Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra, who sacrificed his life for the country’s protection during the Kargil War. The name of Shaheed Captain Batra Ji and his spirit of service for the nation will always remain in our hearts.”

ਕਾਰਗਿਲ ਦੀ ਜੰਗ 'ਚ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਾਨ ਵਾਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਪਰਮਵੀਰ ਚੱਕਰ ਵਿਜੇਤਾ ਕੈਪਟਨ ਵਿਕਰਮ ਬੱਤਰਾ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਦਿਵਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਦਿਲੋਂ ਸਲਾਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਭਾਰਤੀ ਫੌਜ ਦੇ ਸ਼ੇਰਸ਼ਾਹ ਕਹੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਕੈਪਟਨ ਬੱਤਰਾ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੇਸ਼ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਭਾਵਨਾ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਦਿਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹੇਗੀ। pic.twitter.com/cRxEVYBmbw

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) July 7, 2025

Captain Vikram Batra, who laid down his life during the Kargil conflict in 1999, became a national icon for his courageous leadership and the famous war cry “Yeh Dil Maange More.” He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest wartime gallantry award.

Bhagwant Mann’s tribute serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by India’s armed forces, especially those who gave their lives during Operation Vijay, the military campaign to recapture Indian territory from intruders in the Kargil sector.

Chief Minister Message Resonates Strongly In Punjab 

The Chief Minister’s message resonates strongly in Punjab, a state that has contributed significantly to India's defense forces, and where the spirit of patriotism runs deep across generations.b

The Chief Minister emphasized that the valor of Indian soldiers like Captain Batra is the foundation of India’s security and sovereignty. He called on citizens, particularly the younger generation, to remember such heroes not just on anniversaries but in daily life, by upholding values of patriotism and service.