Indian Army Day 2021: Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark the first Indian general taking over the command of the Indian Army from a British officer in 1949. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted soldiers on Army Day and lauded the Indian Army, saying it is strong, brave and resolute. President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted greeted Indian Army personnel and said India will remain forever grateful to courageous soldiers, veterans and their families. Let us take a look at some of the images from Army Day 2021: -
Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane inspects the guard of honour during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
This collage shows Indian Army 'Tornadoes' team members display their skills during the 73rd Army Day parade, at Parade ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) -
In an address at the Army Day parade here, Gen Naravane said a "befitting response" was given to the "conspiracy" to make unilateral changes on the border and that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes in eastern Ladakh will not go waste. (PTI Photo)
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Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at Army Day parade said last year was an extremely challenging one for Army. (PTI Photo)
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In Army Day parade troops were wearing face masks in line with COVID-19 protocols. (ANI Photo)
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Indian Army soldiers display drone attack during the 73rd Army Day parade, at the Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
Indian Army 'Tornadoes' team member displays his skills during the 73rd Army Day parade, at Parade ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) -
Except for the contingent commanders at the Army Day parade, all other troops are wearing face masks in line with COVID-19 protocols. (ANI Photo)
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T90 tanks on display during the 73rd Army Day parade, at the Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane speaks during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in a fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 last year in Galwan Valley, an incident that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades. (PTI Photo)
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Drone attack being displayed during the 73rd Army Day parade, at Parade ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Widows of martyrs wait for the award distribution during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Army officers during a wreath laying ceremony on the occasion of 73rd Army Day, at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Secunderabad. (PTI Photo)
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