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‘Every Indian Is Proud Of Our Army’: PM Modi, President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi, And Others Extend Wishes On Army Day

President Droupadi Murmu also lauded the Army and said soldiers have always pushed the frontiers of valour besides acting as saviours in times of calamities.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day, and said that the soldiers have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis.

President Droupadi Murmu also lauded the Army and said soldiers have always pushed the frontiers of valour besides acting as saviours in times of calamities.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi 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."

Extending greetings on Army Day, President Droupadi Murmu tweeted, "I salute all brave soldiers of Indian Army and their families on this occasion." "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."

In a tweet in Hindi, Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Bravery, patriotism and sacrifice – every soldier of our army is full of these." He also extended best wishes on Army Day to all the jawans, ex-servicemen and their families for their sacrifice and dedication.

Hailing soldiers and veterans, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted, "Salutations to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and gratitude to their families, on the occasion of Indian Army Day. We are forever indebted to your unflinching courage, utmost dedication and selfless sacrifice." 

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor in 1949.

(With inputs from PTI)

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