Held the nation’s high with pride: PM Modi extends greetings on Army Day
New Delhi, Jan 15: While extending greetings to the Indian Army and their families on the occasion of the 73rd Army Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the courageous Army always held the head of the nation high with pride.
"Congratulations to the mighty soldiers of the country who stand in defence of Mother Bharati and their family members on Army Day. Our army is strong, courageous and determined, and has always made the country proud. I salute the Indian Army on behalf of all the countrymen," PM Modi said in a tweet.
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President
Ram
Nath
Kovind
said,
"On
Army
Day,
greetings
to
the
valiant
men
and
women
of
the
Indian
Army.
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!"
Army
Day
is
observed
on
January
15
every
year
since
1950
to
mark
the
taking
over
of
the
first
Commander-in-Chief,
Field
Marshal
General
K
M
Cariappa
from
the
last
British
Commander-in-Chief
of
India,
General
Sir
Francis
Butcher.
Extending his wishes on Army Day, Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat said, "on the historic Army Day, we pay homage and express our gratitude to those brave soldiers, whose valour and Supreme sacrifice in line of duty inspires us to rededicate ourselves with renewed vigour."
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General Rawat added, "Your dauntless courage, indomitable spirit and unparalleled devotion to duty in the true traditions and ethos of the Indian army will continue to inspire future generations. Jai Hind!"