Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to military personnel and veterans and said that the people of his country are proud of and appreciative of the soldiers.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “On Army Day, I convey my best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our Army and will always be grateful to our soldiers. They have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis.”
President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute to the sacrifice of the army personnel.
“On Army Day, let us recall countless stories of Indian Army soldiers’ sacrifices! They have always pushed the frontiers of valour and courage and also acted as saviours in times of calamities. I salute all brave soldiers of Indian Army and their families on this occasion,” tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande conveyed felicitations and warm wishes to All Ranks of the Indian Army, Veterans and their Families on the occasion of 75th Army Day.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saluted the indomitable courage, bravery, sacrifices and service of army personnel.
“Greetings to all Indian Army personnel and their families on #ArmyDay. The nation salutes their indomitable courage, valour, sacrifices and service. We are proud of the Indian Army’s efforts to keep India safe and secure,” he tweeted.
It should be noted that Army Day is observed annually on January 15 to honour the jawans and the Indian Army, who have provided the best examples of selfless devotion, comradery, and above all, love for the nation.
Every year, a parade is held at Delhi Cantonment’s Cariappa Parade Ground to commemorate Army Day.
Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, a Lieutenant General at the time, succeeded General Sir Francis Butcher, the final British person to hold that position, on January 15, 1949, to become the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.