Indian Army Day 2024: Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year, because field marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Army Chief. Know the History, Significance, and why is army day celebrated in India.
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Every year Indian Army celebrates Army Day with a parade which used to take place in Delhi, this year Army is planning to shift the location of parade in Southern Command area
Updated Jan 15, 2021 | 06:33 IST
It marks the day when Lt Gen KM Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India, in 1949. Representational Image. | Photo Credit: Twitter
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Military parades are organized at various Army command headquarters
To mark Army Day in 2021, the Indian Army has also organized a marathon – Vijay Run
India is celebrating its 73rd Army Day today. All Army Command headquarters celebrate Army Day to commemorate the country s soldiers. Here is all you need to know about this annual celebration.
Why is Army Day celebrated?
It marks the day when Lt Gen KM Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India, in 1949. It essentially marks the beginning of the Indian Army as we know it today. Apart from this day, it is also meant as a day to