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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted soldiers on Army Day and lauded the Indian Army, saying it is strong, brave and resolute.
In a tweet, he said Indian soldiers have made the country proud as he wished them on behalf of the people.
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
Army Day is celebrated to mark the first Indian general taking over the command of the Indian Army from a British officer in 1949.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah too extended greetings to Indian Army personnel, stating that all the countrymen are proud of their selfless service and dedication towards the nation.
In a tweet, Singh said: “Greetings to Indian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of Army Day. The nation salutes the Indian Army’s indomitable courage, valour and sacrifices. India is proud of their selfless service to the nation.”
Greetings to Indian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of Army Day. The nation salutes the Indian Army’s indomitable courage, valour and sacrifices. India is proud of their selfless service to the nation.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 15, 2021
Hailing the brave soldiers for their selfless service and dedication towards the nation, Shah said the Indian Army is a symbol of gallantry and courage.
“I salute the indomitable courage and sacrifice of the brave soldiers of the country. All the countrymen are proud of their selfless service and dedication towards the nation. Heartfelt greetings to our brave soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families on ‘Army Day’,” the Union Home Minister tweeted in Hindi.
भारतीय सेना शौर्य और पराक्रम की प्रतीक है।
देश के बहादुर सैनिकों के अदम्य साहस और बलिदान को नमन करता हूं। राष्ट्र के प्रति उनकी नि:स्वार्थ सेवा और समर्पण पर सभी देशवासियों को गर्व है।
हमारे वीर जवानों, पूर्व सैनिकों और उनके परिवारों को ‘थल सेना दिवस’ की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/2r27CEdQbC
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 15, 2021
Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to celebrate the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army – Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa.
