India is celebrating the 73rd Army Day today. Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark the first Indian general taking over the command of the Indian Army from a British officer in 1949.The day is celebrated each year at all Army Command headquarters in order to honor the soldiers of our country who have set the greatest example of selfless service and brotherhood.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted soldiers on Army Day lauded the Indian Army Day and lauded the Indian Army, it is strong, brave and resolute.
मां भारती की रक्षा में पल-पल मुस्तैद देश के पराक्रमी सैनिकों और उनके परिजनों को सेना दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई। हमारी सेना सशक्त, साहसी और संकल्पबद्ध है, जिसने हमेशा देश का सिर गर्व से ऊंचा किया है। समस्त देशवासियों की ओर से भारतीय सेना को मेरा नमन।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2021
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President of India also greeted Indian Army personnel and said India will remain forever grateful to courageous soldiers, veterans and their families.
On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2021
We remember the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation.
India will remain forever grateful to courageous and committed soldiers, veterans and their families.
Jai Hind!🇮🇳
My greetings to all the men and women of the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day today. Our brave soldiers are an embodiment of valour, patriotism and dedication. The nation is ever grateful for the invaluable sacrifices made by them. #ArmyDay #IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/U1VZzpsZjV
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 15, 2021
Why is Army Day celebrated on 15th January?
#ArmyDay#IndianArmy, the land component of Indian Armed Forces, is one of the key instruments of Comprehensive National Power. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/tWG8wDOPmK
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 7, 2021
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. It was on this date in 1949, the Indian Army, got its first army chief Lieutenant General KM Cariappa. General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa was appointed as Commander-in-Chief. He took over the reins of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.
He adopted the slogan 'Jai Hind' which means 'Victory Of India'.
In order to make the day special, various parades are organized by the Indian Army. There is a possibility that the Army Day celebrations this year may not be as grant as usual due to the ongoing coronavirus situation.
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