Indian Army Day 2023: Why it is celebrated on January 15? PM Modi, President Murmu, others extend greetings on 75th Army Day

Indian Army Day 2023: India is celebrating the 75th Indian Army Day on Sunday, January 15. It is observed every year to mark the achievement of the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army - Field Marshal K M Cariappa.

On this day in 1949, Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army by replacing his British predecessor and became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. 

On this occasion, Indian Army conducted an Army Day parade every year.

Indian Army Day 2023
This year, Army Day is celebrated in Bengaluru. The parade started around 9:00 AM at the Regimental Centre of the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) in Karnataka's capital. The event was also live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Why was the Indian Army Day parade held outside Delhi this year?
Until last year, the parade and other related events of Army Day were held in Delhi. However, for the first time after 1949, the event moved out of Delhi. 

This was mainly done as part of an initiative to take major events to other parts of the country as well, away from the National Capital Region, to connect with the people of the country.

PM Modi wishes on Army Day 2023
On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian Army, saying the soldiers 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," Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

President wishes on Army Day 2023
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on Army Day and said soldiers have always pushed the frontiers of valour besides acting as saviours in times of calamities.

"I salute all brave soldiers of the Indian Army and their families on this occasion," she said.
"On Army Day, let us recall countless stories of Indian Army soldiers' sacrifices! They have always pushed the frontiers of valour and courage, and also acted as saviours in times of calamities. I salute all brave soldiers of Indian Army and their families on this occasion," Murmu tweeted.

General Manoj Pande wishes on Army Day 2023
General Manoj Pande #COAS conveys felicitations and warm wishes to All Ranks of the #IndianArmy, Veterans and their Families on the occasion of 75th #ArmyDay.

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