PM Modi wished on the occasion of Army Day, said- "Every Indian is proud of our army"

President Draupadi Murmu extended best wishes on Army Day on Sunday. "Soldiers have always displayed valor in times of calamities. I take this opportunity to salute all the brave soldiers of the Indian Army and their families," she said. PM Modi also wished the army and said that every Indian is proud of our army.

Army Day is celebrated every year on 15 January. On this day Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949 after the end of the British Raj. President Murmu tweeted, "On Army Day, let us remember the innumerable stories and sacrifices of the soldiers of the Indian Army. They have always set new boundaries of valor and courage and also act as saviors in times of calamities." I take this opportunity to salute all the brave soldiers of the Indian Army and their families."

Praising the soldiers on the occasion of Army Day, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "On Army Day, I extend my best wishes to all military personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our army and will always support our jawans." Will be grateful. They have always kept our country safe and are widely admired for their service in times of crisis."