- PM extends best wishes to army personnel on Army Day
- Army Chief General Manoj Pande among other top officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, attend the parade
- For the first time, the Indian Army Day parade moved out of the national capital and took place in Karnataka’s Bengaluru at Govindaswamy parade ground.
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BENGALURU, JAN 15
Namma Bengaluru celebrated the 75th Army Day on January 15, 2023, as the Army Day celebrations were moved out of the national capital and held in Karnataka this year. Notably, this is the first time the parade has been held outside Delhi since its inception in 1949.
#ArmyDay 2023
The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt Droupadi Murmu #PresidentOfIndia extends warm felicitations to #IndianArmy on the occasion of 75th #ArmyDay. #OnPathToTransformation#AmritMahotsav @rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/7LsP75dUHo
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 15, 2023
Army Chief General Manoj Pande among other top officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, attended the Army Day 2023 parade at the Regimental Centre of the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) in Bengaluru at Govindaswamy parade ground.
On the ocassion of 75th #ArmyDay, Lt Gen Manjit Kumar, Chief of Staff, HQ #SouthernCommand on behalf of #ArmyCommander paid homage to the Bravehearts of #IndianArmy in a solemn wreath laying ceremony conducted at Command war Memorial #Pune.#ArmyDay 2023#AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/ZXasuwYZ3p
— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) January 15, 2023
PM extends best wishes to army personnel on Army Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families on the occasion of Army Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: “On Army Day, I convey my best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our Army and will always be grateful to our soldiers. They have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis.”
On Army Day, I convey my best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our Army and will always be grateful to our soldiers. They have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis. pic.twitter.com/EJvbkb9bmD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2023
January 15 marks the Indian Army Day as the Indian people and the Indian Army honour Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa who in 1949 on this day, took Francis Roy Butcher’s post as Army Chief Officer.
Greetings to all Indian Army personnel and their families on #ArmyDay. The nation salutes their indomitable courage, valour, sacrifices and service. We are proud of the Indian Army’s efforts to keep India safe and secure. pic.twitter.com/I7tqRyULma
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) January 15, 2023
A contingent of the Madras Regiment, Artillery Regiment, Para SF, Bombay Engineer Group, Mahar Regiment, MEG, a cavalry contingent from the Army Service Corps, and a military band marches in the Army Day parade. The march comprised 5 Regimental Brass Bands and the entire contingent comprises 3 officers and 57 other ranks.
The parade featured a variety of activities and performances, including a motorcycle display by the Army Service Corps (ASC) Tornadoes, a skydiving display by the Paratroopers, daredevil jumps and a fly past by helicopters of the Army Aviation Corps.
Army Chief General Manoj Pande laid wreaths in honour of Martyrs and reviewed Army Day Parade in Bengaluru. In the Southern Command, 75,000 saplings were planted on the theme of environmental protection for Green India on the occasion of Indian Army Day 2023.
WATCH | 75th Army Day celebrations begin at Parade Ground, MEG & Centre in Bengaluru
LIVE: https://t.co/y9ELMQW6lq@DefenceMinIndia @adgpi pic.twitter.com/EuyHcK6PeS
— PB-SHABD (@PBSHABD) January 15, 2023
Addressing Army Day 2023, Chief of Army Staff Manoj Pande asserted that this is the first time Army Day is being celebrated outside Delhi. General Manoj Pande said, “This has given a golden opportunity to Army to connect to the people. I am confident this will make our relations even stronger.”
On the occasion of 75th #indianarmyday, #IndianNavy personnel of Gujarat Naval Area salute all the Army men for their #bravery, #dedication & #patriotism.
Happy Army Day 2023!#HarKaamDeshKeNaam@DefenceMinIndia @IaSouthern @adgpi @indiannavy @IN_WNC @DefencePRO_Guj pic.twitter.com/ChiDEduuZ6— Gujarat Naval Area (@IN_GDD) January 15, 2023
Speaking about targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief of Army Staff avered that we will tackle the challenges successfully. “Last year, Army took steps to improve capability development, force restructuring, and training. It also further strengthened its preparations for future wars. In the northern border areas, the situation has been normal and through established protocols and existing mechanisms, necessary steps have been taken to maintain peace. Maintaining a strong defence posture at LAC, we are ready to tackle any contingency,” Manoj Pande said.
On the occasion of the 75th Indian Army Day, CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all personnel of the IAF convey their best wishes to all personnel and Veterans of the #IndianArmy.#ArmyDay@adgpi pic.twitter.com/6q4xH6Pnni
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 15, 2023
Hailing our bravehearts, Manoj Pande asserted that despite difficult areas and rough weather, our brave jawans are deployed there. “All kinds of arms, equipment and facilities are being given to them in adequate quantity. With combined efforts of local admin, other agencies and military there have been improvements in infra development,” he added.
Under the aegis of HQ #SouthernCommand and HQ #ARTRAC, EME School, Vadodara organised a Weapon & Equipment Display’ for the youth & citizens of #Vadodara as part of #ArmyDay 2023 Celebrations. The event witnessed enthusiastic participations.#ArmyDay 2023 pic.twitter.com/WkMIby23Yu
— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) January 15, 2023
