💐Indian Army day💐

  • Today, the Indian Army is celebrating the 73rd Army Day. Every year Army Day is celebrated at all Army Command headquarters in order to honour the soldiers of our country who have set the greatest example of selfless service and brotherhood.
  • The nation also pays tribute to the valour of the bravehearts on this day and thank them for their selfless service. 
  • Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's (then a Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.
  • The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters.
  • On 15 January 2021, India celebrated its 73rd Indian Army Day in New Delhi.
  • Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
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