PM Modi pays tribute to Indian Army on Army Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his warm wishes to the Indian Army on the occasion of the 78th Army Day, saluting their courage and unwavering commitment to the nation.

“On Army Day, we salute the courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army. Our soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve, at times under the most challenging conditions,” PM Modi said in a post on handle X.

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, saying, “We remember with deep respect those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.”

PM Modi emphasised that the Indian Army’s sense of duty inspires confidence and gratitude across the country.

Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15 to commemorate the day when Field Marshal K M Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949. The day is marked by parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and other events across the country to honour the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Army.