Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, July 26 -- Maharashtra's political leadership bridged partisan divides today, uniting to honor the 545 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Solemn tributes resonated across the state, commemorating the defense of India's sovereignty in the treacherous Himalayan heights.

Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan set the commemorative tone, offering "heartfelt tributes and salutes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage [and] gritty determination in defending the nation." His official tribute concluded with the patriotic salutation "Jai Hind."

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spearheaded the state's homage through a series of social med...