Army Day 2020 Wishes: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi & Other Leaders Greet Soldiers & Their Families

New Delhi, January 15: India is celebrating 72nd Army Day on Tuesday, January 15. The day is observed to commemorate Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian armed forces from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India in 1949. On Army Day 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and and top leaders wished soldiers and their family members. Jammu And Kashmir: Indian Army Helps Pregnant Woman Deliver Baby at Hospital Amid Heavy Snowfall, Garners Praises.

The Army Day parade took place at Carriapa Ground in Delhi. General Monoj Mukund Naravane took salute from the marching contingent. Captain Tania Sher Gill, a fourth-generation woman army officer, led an all men contingent and broke a glass ceiling. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat along with chiefs of three service wings paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Army Day. Army Day 2020: Part of UN Peacekeeping Missions, Leading Relief Operations, Valuing Human Rights – Here's Why Indian Army is One of The Best in The World.

Here Are The Wishes on Army Day 2020:

President Ram Nath Kovind extended wished on occasion.

On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and to their families. You are our nation’s pride, the sentinels of our liberty. Your immense sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our nation and protected our people. Jai Hind!

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2020

Prime Narendra Modi in his wishes on Army Day lauded the Indian Army personnel who Army personnel from Chinar Corps division who walked for four hours while an expecting mother was being carried on stretcher through snow.

Our Army is known for its valour and professionalism. It is also respected for its humanitarian spirit. Whenever people have needed help, our Army has risen to the occasion and done everything possible!

Proud of our Army.

I pray for the good health of Shamima and her child. https://t.co/Lvetnbe7fQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh salute “ll valiant Indian Army personnel” on the occasion of Army Day.

On Army Day today, I salute all valiant Indian Army personnel and recall with pride their indomitable spirit, valour and sacrifices in making India a safer place. #ArmyDay2020 pic.twitter.com/cbdbdnc1VH

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 15, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended wished to soldiers and their families on Army Day.

देश की सीमाओं की रक्षा में अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर करने वाले भारतीय सेना के सभी बहादुर जवानों, पूर्व सैनिकों और उनके परिवारों को थल सेना दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।

जय हिन्द!#ArmyDay2020

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 15, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister and Ex- Army officer Captain Amarinder Singh also saluted “the indomitable spirit and bravery of the Indian Army”

I salute the indomitable spirit & bravery of the Indian Army on the occasion of #ArmyDay. I am proud to have been a part of this great institution. Happy to share a picture of my interaction with the troops of 3rd Sikh in Tibri Cantt in 2017. ⁦⁦@adgpi⁩ pic.twitter.com/0550N2Ka77

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 15, 2020

The Indian Army is the fourth largest Army of the world after the United States, Russia and China. It has a strength of over 12 lakh personnel. A total of 21 Indian Army personnel had won Param Vir Chakras, India’s highest wartime gallantry award. The Indian Army is a secular and apolitical organisation.

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