Army Day 2023 today; Know why it is celebrated on January 15

NEW DELHI: Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15, 2023. Army Day is observed in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M Cariappa taking over as the Indian Army’s first Commander-in-Chief on January 15, 1949. Kodandera M Cariappa later became the Field Marshal, took over as the commander-in-chief from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.

Army Day is celebrated by taking out parades and military shows in New Delhi and in all the Army headquarters.

Recalling the countless stories of Indian Army soldiers’ sacrifices, the President of India Droupadi Murmu said: “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.”

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared his best wishes on Army Day 2023. In a social media post the Prime Minister 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.”

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

The National Book Trust in another social media post said: “Warriors are not conceived, they are made in the Indian army. On Army Day, nbt_india celebrates the dedication and valour of the soldiers, veterans and their families who have kept the nation safe and secure.”

Warriors are not conceived, they are made in the Indian army.

On #ArmyDay, @nbt_india celebrates the dedication and valour of the soldiers, veterans and their families who have kept the nation safe and secure.#IndianArmy #indianarmyday #IndianArmyDay2023 pic.twitter.com/U2D6VFd1pR

— National Book Trust, India (@nbt_india) January 15, 2023