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| Indian Army Day is celebrated on 15th of January every year |
Army men are the real heroes, as Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC once said, "Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolour, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure." Nothing can ever match with the sacrifice the hero of our country make to keep us happy.
When we enjoy our days and holidays with our friends and family, the Indian Army stand tall in the harshest of conditions. Whether it be the disregard freezing cold temperatures or scorching heat, they always remain brave, awake just to keep us secure and safe.
Hence, to honour our country's soldiers Army Day is celebrated. Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year, to commemorate the day when (then) Lieutenant General KM Cariappa took over General Sir Francis Butcher as Commander-in-Chief of India on January 1949. This year, the Indian Army will celebrate 72nd Army Day.
Significance
The Army Day is celebrated every year at all Army Command headquarters to honour our country's soldiers who set the greatest example of selfless service and brotherhood, and above all, love for the country. The Indian Army is one of the most powerful militaries of the world, competing with superpowers like the US, Russia and China.
Motto
The motto of the Indian Army is "Service Before Self" and its mission is to ensure national security and national unity, defend the nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintain peace and security within its borders.
Salute to the brave soldiers, who risk and sacrifice their lives to protect us. Even the then Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965 had given the slogan i.e. "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan".
