On the 20th Anniversary of Kargil war, we remember an armed conflict between India and Pakistan in the Kargil District of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control. We are fortunate to have in our studio General Ved Prakash Malik, who was the Chief of the Army Staff of India at that time.

Excerpts from the Interview :

1. Good Morning, General Malik ! We are fortunate to have you in our studio on a day which is considered a zed-letter day in Indian history. What is the first word that comes to your mind when Kargil war is mentioned? 

2. How confident were you about Indian Victory? 

3. Was our Army prepared for such a difficult operation? Please give one or two examples.

4. Your book on ‘Kargil’ says it all. How did you feel while narrating or rather reporting the events of those days? 

5. Kargil was the first war in Indian military history when media covered the entire battle live. How did you feel when you watched the coverage? 

6. What was your first reaction when this proposal came from media?

7. You must have spent many sleepless nights when your boys were fighting a tough battle in Kargil. Share with us some of your experiences of those days.

8. We have heard many stories of Kargil war like Vikram Batra, ‘Yeh Dil Mange More’. Tell us one or two of your unforgettable memories associated with ‘Operation Vijay’. 

9. There must be some memories of disappointments also. How did you handle them? 

10. What is your comment on the humanitarian norms maintained even at a time of emergency? 

11. How are the families of the Armymen involved when a war like this goes on? 

12. What was your first reaction when you heard about the moment of victory? 

13. What were your key words to your boys when you talked to them after they successfully accomplished the tough job?

14. My last question to you is what do you want to say to the civilians about their behaviour during a war or a war-like situation? 

Thank You very much General Malik for giving your valuable time to our viewers and all of us to make us know so many facts about the Kargil war.