71ST ARMY DAY: Saluting the Guardians

Army Day is observed on January 15 in India. On this day in 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief. The celebrations in Delhi begin by paying tributes to the martyred soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. 

From praising the Army's valor to paying homage to the soldiers who lost their life, people have showered love and respect on the Indian Army through their twitter handles. 

President Ram Nath Kovind: On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and their families. You are our nation’s pride, the sentinels of our liberty. Citizens sleep securely knowing you are ever awake and ever vigilant #PresidentKovind 

PrimeMinister, Narendra Modi: सेना दिवस के अवसर पर हमारे जवानों, पूर्व सैनिकों और उनके परिवारों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। हम सभी देशवासियों को अपने सैनिकों के दृढ़ संकल्प एवं समर्पण पर गर्व है।मैं उनके अदम्य साहस एवं वीरता को प्रणाम करता हूं। 

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore: On #ArmyDay, a tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army. Every single one of them is the epitome of matchless valor and boundless determination; and embodies the motto of the Indian Army: Service before Self. 
Let us proudly honor our army! Jai Hind! 

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot wrote, “Greetings on the occasion of #ArmyDay. It is a day to remember the glory of #IndianArmy and to salute the valiant soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives for the Nation.” 

We at Krishi Jagran are proud of the guardians of the nation and extend our heartfelt wishes and gratitude to them!