On the martyrdom day of Kargil War martyr Captain Vikram Batra, Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) shared an emotional tribute post on social media platform X. As soon as the post went up, it drew a wide range of reactions from users online.
What the post said
In his post, Arvind Kejriwal described Captain Vikram Batra as one of the brave hearts of the Kargil War whose very name made the enemy tremble. He wrote that Captain Vikram Batra, honoured with the Param Vir Chakra, was a symbol of indomitable courage and valour, and paid tribute to him on his martyrdom day. The post appears to have been written purely to express respect and gratitude towards the soldier's sacrifice.
About Vikram Batra
Captain Vikram Batra was an officer of the Indian Army who displayed extraordinary bravery during the Kargil War and was martyred in action. In recognition of his courage, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award, which stands as the highest military honour in the country. According to reports, his code name during the Kargil War was Sher Shah, and stories of his bravery continue to be recounted across the country to this day. Every year, on occasions like Kargil Vijay Diwas, Captain Vikram Batra is remembered as one of the soldiers whose courage played a decisive role in the course of the war.
Why the Kargil War and martyrdom day matter
The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan on the high, rugged peaks of the Kargil region in Ladakh, where Indian Army soldiers had to battle the enemy in extreme conditions at thousands of feet of altitude. In that war, soldiers like Captain Vikram Batra defended the country's borders without any regard for their own lives. This is why, every year on Kargil Vijay Diwas and on the martyrdom days of soldiers, they are remembered across the nation, with leaders, army officials and ordinary citizens paying tribute to them on social media.
Public reaction
Arvind Kejriwal's post drew a considerable number of reactions on X. While some users supported the tribute and recalled Captain Vikram Batra's valour, several others raised questions about the post. Some users alleged that the post was aimed at political gain, while others took a dig by referencing past instances where questions were raised about matters concerning the army. Overall, the post received a mix of both support and criticism from users.
