Army Day is celebrated on January 15. On this day, people honour and pay tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army. We salute and express our gratitude to the valiant soldiers, who dedicate their lives to protect our great nation.
Army Day 2024: Theme
The theme for the 2024 Indian Army Parade is "In Service of the Nation” which resonates deeply with the core values and commitment of the Indian Army.
This year's celebration of the 76th Army Day is set to take place in Lucknow, UP, as reported by news agency ANI.
History
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 to commemorate the day in 1949 when General K M Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.
Significance
The Indian Army Day is a celebration of General KM Cariappa becoming the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army. On this day, the Indian Army performs military parades and performances in the national capital as well as other Army headquarters spread across the country. The main parade occurs at the Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi cantonment.
Indian Army Day Quotes
"Some goals are so worthy, it's glorious even to fail." - Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey2. "There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued." - Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
3. "We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners-up in war" -General JJ Singh
4. "I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round." - Major Somnath Sharma
5. “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha." - Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
