The events held nationwide highlighted the Army’s operational readiness and its connection with the public, the official press stated.

Concerning the celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Indian Army, whose soldiers he described as a symbol of selfless service, protecting the country with unwavering determination, sometimes under the most challenging conditions.

Defense Minister Ragnath Singh, in turn, noted that the day marks the nation’s tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of Indian soldiers to safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of their country.

Indian Army Day dates back to January 15, 1949, when Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa assumed the post of the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, replacing British General Francis Roy Bucher.

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