A Country without soldiers would be like God without his angels and fish without water..Army Day is an important occassion for the people of India to honour the soldiers of the armed forces.
Today, India is celebrating its 75th Army Day. The Army Day is celebrated every year at all Army Command headquarters to honour the country’s soldiers. Army Day is celebrated to mark Lt Gen K M Cariappa’s taking over as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher,the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. The transfer of power from the British to India signifies an important moment in the Indian history. Army Day also honours soldiers who have continuously sacrificed their lives for the country.
From the dangerous snowy heights of Siachen and Tawang(across the entire Himalayan region), to the unbearable scorching heat of the deserts of Rajasthan and the dense forests of Assam, Indian soldiers are protecting their countrymen day and night tirelessly with undaunting courage and valour.
The Indian Army is one of the most respected and professional military forces in the world. It has been proudly shouldering the responsibility of defending the borders and protecting its citizens, as well as providing aid and assistance during natural disasters and otherwise. On this day the Army reaffirms its commitment towards the Nation and assurance of peace and security.
Ever since the dawn of Independence, they have so effectively and very ably, protected Indian people from intruders, terrorists and other external threats. Since 1947, India have faced three major wars and a number of skirmishes along the LOC and the LAC. With utmost courage and valour against heavy odds.India have snatched victories from the enemies with the help of their powerful, brave, magnificent,devotional and extremely talented Army.
On this magnific occasion, Maj Gen DS Kushwah, VSM, SM, officiating COS on behalf of Army Commander Eastern Command as he is visiting the forward areas; laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak, Fort William and paid homage to the bravehearts who made supreme sacrifice for the honour and protection of this country. Similar ceremonies were organised in all military stations across the Eastern Theatre.
To mark this occasion six units from Eastern Command were conferred with the Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation. In accordance, a number of units & regiments have been awarded Army Commander’s citation. The poignant event avouched the commitment of the Army towards the Nation.
Source: Indian Army, Fortwilliam
Report- Pratyusha Mukherjee
