Indian Army Day: President Kovind And PM Modi Express Their Greetings

Army is Known For Its Bravery And Professionalism, PM Modi

Today (January 15 ) is Noted as Indian Army Day. On Saturday, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their greetings to Indian Soldiers, veterans, and their families on this occasion of Army Day.

According to the tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind conveyed his greetings on Army Day and said, "Best wishes on the occasion of Army Day, especially to our courageous soldiers, respected veterans, and their families. The Indian Army is known for its bravery and professionalism. Words cannot do justice to the invaluable contribution of the Indian Army towards nationwide safety."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Indian Army is Known for its Bravery and professionalism and words cannot do justice to its invaluable contribution towards national safety. He said India is also proud of the stellar contribution of the Army in peacekeeping missions overseas.

Indian Army personnel serve in hostile terrains and are at the forefront of helping fellow citizens during a humanitarian crisis, encompassing natural disasters. India is proud of the stellar contribution of the Army in peacekeeping missions overseas as well." Further, he also said, "Best wishes on the occasion of Army Day, particularly to our courageous soldiers, respected veterans and their families.

The Indian Army is recognised for its bravery and professionalism. Words cannot do justice to the invaluable contribution of the Indian Army towards national safety."

India celebrates January 15 as Indian Army Day. This day is marked to acknowledge the importance of the Indian army and honor the sacrifices of our brave soldiers. As per the Information, Chief of Armed Forces - General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Army), Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari (Air Force), and Admiral R Hari Kumar (Navy) - laid wreaths and paid obeisance at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark Army Day.

On this day in 1949, Marshall KM Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. The role was taken over on January 15, 1949, by General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.