Updated 15 January 2020 at 11:39 IST
Valiant Indian Army - 'sentinels of liberty' - get PM & President's salute on Army Day
President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their wishes to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of 72nd Army Day.
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As India celebrates it's 72nd Army Day on Tuesday, PM Modi has wished the Army personnel. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that the Indian Army is the pride of mother India. He saluted the indomitable courage and valour of all the soldiers of the country. President of India Ram Nath Kovind also extended his greetings to the "valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and to their families."
'Indian Army is mother India's pride'
भारत की सेना मां भारती की आन-बान और शान है। सेना दिवस के अवसर पर मैं देश के सभी सैनिकों के अदम्य साहस, शौर्य और पराक्रम को सलाम करता हूं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2020
President Kovind said, "You are our nation’s pride, the sentinels of our liberty. Your immense sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our nation and protected our people. Jai Hind!"
On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and to their families. You are our nation’s pride, the sentinels of our liberty. Your immense sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our nation and protected our people. Jai Hind!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2020
Earlier in the day, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat along with Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid tributes at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Army Day, 2020.
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Delhi: #ArmyDay celebrations is underway at the Army Parade ground, Delhi Cantt. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is now conferring medals upon the jawans. pic.twitter.com/22ASQgEtJB
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2020
Significance of Army Day
Army Day is celebrated to mark Lt Gen K M Carriappa taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India. The transfer of power from the British to India signifies an important moment in Indian history. Army Day also honours soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country. Army command headquarters in the country celebrate this day by organising military parades, which showcase various routines such as aerial stunts and bike pyramids. The main parade is held at Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi, Bravery awards and Sena medals are also distributed on this day. The country also pays tribute to the army at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' at India Gate.
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Published By : Jay Pandya
Published On: 15 January 2020 at 11:39 IST