Curtailed Army Day Celebration 2021
Curtailed Army Day Celebration 2021
Col. J. P. Singh
Army Day is celebrated in India on 15th of January every year to commemorate a historic event post independence in January 1949 when Gen. KM Cariappa became the first Indian to assume the Command of the Indian Army. The celebration commemorates yet another turn of historic event when India got rid of British Generals. Gen, later Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after taking over from last British C-in-C Sir Francis Butcher.
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The day is celebrated in the form of Ceremonial Parade accompanied with other military events/shows in national capital Delhi as well as at all Command Headquarters. On this remarkable day Indian Army rededicates itself to become an important part of nation’s ‘War Winning Team’. The day begins with paying homage to the martyred soldiers at the National War Memorial at the India Gate, New Delhi. It is followed by ceremonial parades and many military shows which feature the technological achievements in the Army. The Army Day parade is typically held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment Delhi as a gala ceremonial event every year. Army Chief’s Unit Citations and Sena Medals are presented for gallantry on this occasion. Basically it is a grand celebration of Indian’s military might and glory of its unsung heroes. Army Day Parade enlightens people in the ability of its army in defending them and provides them with every knowledge of the activities it performs. Army Day Parade inspires youngsters to come up for serving the Country.