In a first, Army Day celebrations were moved out of the national capital and held in Bengaluru. Army chief Gen Manoj Pande among other top officials including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Army Day 2023 event in Bengaluru.
Delhi has been hosting the Army Day celebrations since 1949. According to the Station Commander of the Southern Command, from this year on, the annual celebrations will be held at the various field commands in the country to facilitate deeper connection with civil society.
Army Chief’s Army Day Speech
Speaking at the Army Day parade in Bengaluru, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said, “This is for the first time when army day and related events are being organised outside Delhi. This will make people in these parts feel more inclusive. He also said, the place is significant as K.M Cariappa was a resident of a place nearby.”
Speaking about the situation at the Eastern border, General Pande said the situation is stable and they are ready to take on any contingency at the LAC. “At western borders, there is a huge drop in cease fire violations. However, infiltration attempts are ongoing,” the Army Chief said adding that even though the civilians of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected violence, some proxy terror groups continue to target civilians.
General Manoj Pande also spoke about the situation in Ukraine and said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the importance of cyber space war and disruptive technology.
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. It was on this day in 1949 that General K M Cariappa took over as the First Indian Commander in Chief of the Army.
Grand Parade in Bengaluru
The Army Day parade this year will witness eight marching contingents, including a horse-mounted cavalry one from the Army Service Corps and a military band composed of regimental brass bands. The parade will witness a fly-past of Dhruv and Rudra helicopters, according to Brigadier K. Somashankar, Officiating General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra sub area. A music performance by a military band has also been arranged.
Other reactions to Amy Day Celebrations
Several top leaders paid their tributes on Army day. PM Modi led the tributes on Army Day and tweeted:
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. pic.twitter.com/EJvbkb9bmD— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2023
Greetings to all Indian Army personnel and their families on #ArmyDay. The nation salutes their indomitable courage, valour, sacrifices and service. We are proud of the Indian Army’s efforts to keep India safe and secure. pic.twitter.com/I7tqRyULma— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 15, 2023
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.— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 15, 2023
Indian Army is synonymous with valour and courage. On #ArmyDay, I extend my greetings to soldiers, veterans and their families. India is proud of our Army for their resolve to keep the nation safe. We salute our Bravehearts and bow down to their supreme sacrifices. pic.twitter.com/7AJnijmmz2— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 15, 2023
Armed Forces Veterans Day
General Anil Chauhan #CDS, General Manoj Pande #COAS, Admiral R Hari Kumar #CNS & Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari #CAS laid wreaths to pay tribute to #IndianArmy #Bravehearts at National War Memorial #NWM on the eve of 75th #ArmyDay.#IndianArmy#OnPathToTransformation pic.twitter.com/k0ogmcCfUy— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 14, 2023
The day before army day is known Armed Forces Veterans Day and on Saturday, the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar paid homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion.
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