Indian Army Day 2020 is being celebrated in commemoration of the defense forces ‘ brave soldiers. First observed in 1949 this is the celebration’s 72nd year.
Army Day is observed to mark the Lt Gen K M Carriappa taking over from General Francis Butcher, India’s last British commander-in-chief, as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949.
Salute the brave soldiers, who risk their lives and sacrifice to protect us. In 1965 also India’s prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the phrase “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.” Here are a few more inspiring quotes about Indian Army Day 2020, have a look.
Check out how twitterati tributes to Country’s Bravehearts –
Country Above All
— Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) January 15, 2020
On #ArmyDay,remembering martyrs who gave their life for safety,integrity & sovereignty of our motherland
I am proud to have been a part of best institution of our nation.
Happy to share a picture of para jump with my comrade of 10 Para Spedial Forces.Jai Hind🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/4F9ooiN3HO
“ You have never lived until
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 15, 2020
You have almost died,
And for those who choose to fight,
Life has a special flavor,
The protected will never know!!! “ – Capt R Subramanium. #Armyday pic.twitter.com/AtCXY9psIx
Meet Captain Tania Shergill the First Woman Adjutant For RD Parade. A fourth-generation female officer will lead the Army Day Parade on 15 January. #ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/CkiEyeh06d
— Abhinav_Sharma (@sharmaa_abhinav) January 15, 2020
ADGPI – INDIAN ARMY – Army Day 2020 https://t.co/JZjXHS6KPx
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 15, 2020
ADGPI – INDIAN ARMY – Army Day 2020 https://t.co/oHhBikrmUa
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 15, 2020
On #ArmyDay in 1949 Field Marshal (then Lt Gen) KM Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Army from the last British C-in-C of India. #ChinarCorps salutes the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great Nation.@adgpi pic.twitter.com/qNdqhAJiqD
— Chinar Corps – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 15, 2020
Too high a cost. On #ArmyDay, here’s a look at every man lost in the line of duty in the year gone by. Our eternal thanks to them, their families, those who served alongside them, and continue to. pic.twitter.com/xaFznjgevD
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) January 15, 2020
Pathbreaking !
— Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) January 15, 2020
4th generation soldier Captain Tanya Shergill became 1st female officer who commanded #ArmyDay parade.
Great Grandfather-Sikh Regiment
Grandfather-Armoured Corps
Father-Artillery
Capt Tanya -Signals
Captain Congrats👍💪🌺
On other side dynasty still ruling India pic.twitter.com/pKBX9gRtdA
I salute the unparalleled bravery & might of the Indian Army on Indian #ArmyDay today!
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) January 15, 2020
Our soldiers have always kept our heads high in the battlefields with their valor, indomitable courage and sacrifice.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/ba0w1ot2Jt
My regards & gratitude to all army personnel on this #ArmyDay. Their selfless services & sacrifices are unmatchable & beyond any words.🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/rRQTvQTUv2
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 15, 2020
CDS, General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria & Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane paying homage to martyrs at National War Memorial, on occasion of #ArmyDay, in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/NiF41PuEKS
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 15, 2020
Today on #ArmyDay, I salute the bravery of our soldiers who guard our nation from icy heights of Siachen to the dense forests in the North East.
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) January 15, 2020
Jai Hind. pic.twitter.com/wSTgei3Uh4
Saluting the valour, courage & fortitude of all our soldiers on #ArmyDay 🇮🇳 #JaiJawan pic.twitter.com/iR1hJbaXIT
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 15, 2020
Our Army is our pride.
— Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) January 15, 2020
They shield us from threats & guard our borders endlessly irrespective of the weather or the danger. My gratitude towards the brave soldiers on this ‘Indian Army Day’, salute your courage & valour!#ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/QHEsxgmsTw
A day is not enough to salute the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for safety, integrity and sovereignty of our motherland. We salute our Indian Army everyday for their selfless service.#ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/dFhjBrrlaw
— Chetan Bragta (@chetanbragta) January 15, 2020
Jai Hind!