Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the soldiers on the Army Day and saluted the courage and invaluable service of the soldiers and officers, including the veterans.
"Greetings to all soldiers, veterans & their families on Army Day. We salute the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army," the Prime Minister tweeted.
He said the Indian Army always leads from the front, be it in protecting the sovereignty of the nation or helping citizens during natural disasters.
"We remember with great pride all the sacrifices made by our Army. They put their lives at risk so that 125 crore Indians live peacefully," the Prime Minister said.
The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. On this day in 1949, Lieutenant General K M Cariappa had taken over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Army from General Sir Francis Butcher.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar also greeted the soldiers.
"Greetings and best wishes on the Army Day to all ranks of the Indian Army and their families," Parrikar tweeted.
