The Army Day is being celebrated today to mark the taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army by the then Lt Gen K M Carriappa in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the
valiant men and women of the Indian Army on the occasion. In a tweet, Mr
Kovind said, the nation remembers the bravehearts who made the supreme
sacrifice in service to the nation. He said, India will remain forever
grateful to courageous and committed soldiers, veterans and their
families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also saluted
the Indian Army on behalf of all countrymen. In a tweet, Mr Modi said,
our Army is strong, courageous and determined which has always made the
country proud. He greeted the soldiers and their families on the
occasion.
{ With input from news agency language)
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