Army Day 2019: From PM Modi to Rajyavardhan Rathore, a special tribute to Indian soldiers by these famous personalities

15th January is observed as the Indian Army Day. On 15th January 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over the charge as the first Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, who was the last British Commander-in-Chief.

However, this special day is dedicated to our Indian Army soldiers who are always there to fought to safeguard the country’s honour.

On this special day, not only common man but famous personalities have tributed to our soldiers and brought the Internet by storm with their messages.

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sportsperson Virendra Sehwag, these celebs, politicians and other popular faces have saluted our real heroes.

Check out the tweets of respects to the Indian Army and its soldiers:

However, last year, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat had said the ceasefire violations by Pakistan are frequent, but the Indian Army retaliates to it effectively.

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