India celebrates Army Day, honouring the first Indian Army chief, Lieutenant General KM Cariappa, who took over the post of Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army on January 15, 1949, from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British C-in-C of India. He adopted the slogan “Jai Hind,” meaning “Victory to India.”

The day is celebrated with different themes and ideas every year. In the year 2020, the theme was ‘Digital Transformation of Defense,’ while this year, the Indian Army has organised a marathon, called the ‘Vijay Run’ to “commemorate Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations of India’s resounding victory over Pakistan in 1971.” Army day is celebrated at all the Army Command headquarters every year, to honour the brave hearts of the country for their selfless service to the nation.

On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army.

We remember the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation.

India will remain forever grateful to courageous and committed soldiers, veterans and their families.

Jai Hind!🇮🇳

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2021

मां भारती की रक्षा में पल-पल मुस्तैद देश के पराक्रमी सैनिकों और उनके परिजनों को सेना दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई। हमारी सेना सशक्त, साहसी और संकल्पबद्ध है, जिसने हमेशा देश का सिर गर्व से ऊंचा किया है। समस्त देशवासियों की ओर से भारतीय सेना को मेरा नमन।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2021

General MM Naravane #COAS conveys felicitations and warm wishes to All Ranks of the #IndianArmy, Civilians, #Veterans and their Families on the occasion of 73rd #ArmyDay. #StrongAndCapable pic.twitter.com/B7IlbUY1nG

— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 15, 2021