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:
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।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2019
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.. pic.twitter.com/q1rajLMQSY
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 15, 2019
I salute the indomitable spirit and courage of our Army, and the valour of the men and women who sacrifice so much to ensure that we live safe and in peace. #ArmyDay 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5tDwPKeucX
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 15, 2019
Climate changes, enemy changes, place changes, protecting the country never changes. Salute to the
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2019
extraordinary men who have laid down their life for us in the line of defence and to those who are deployed to defend our motherland.#ArmyDay
Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/OsJVMt4mjA
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
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2019
On #ArmyDay, a tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 15, 2019
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! pic.twitter.com/LWe4dv5531
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.
Also read: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi extend greetings on 71st Army Day
First published: 15 January 2019, 13:45 IST