The Prime Minister’s message came on a day when the nation recognized the contributions and sacrifices of the Indian Infantry, which has been instrumental in protecting the country’s sovereignty and integrity.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the National War Memorial, honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid down their lives in the service of the Nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the indomitable spirit and courage of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry on the occasion of Infantry Day.
On the occasion of the 77th infantry day, Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan on Friday laid a wreath at the National War Memorial here in the national capital.
Celebrated to commemorate the arrival of the Indian Army at Budgam airfield on October 27, 1947, Infantry Day marks the first military operation of Independent India.
The Infantry Day is celebrated to commemorate the operations launched by the Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to thwart the Pakistani aggression on the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Of the 21 Param Vir Chakras awarded till date, seven PVCs were awarded to officers and men who fought in the Ladakh Sector, including three posthumous awards.
The bold and gallant actions carried out by the Indian Infantry Battalions in the ensuing days ensured that the nefarious designs of Pakistan Army were forcefully defeated.
It was on October 27, 1947, that the 1st battalion of the Sikh Regiment commanded by Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Raj made the historic airlift to Srinagar for the defence of Kashmir with the first army aircraft landing at the Srinagar airport at 9.30 am.
Rawat made the remarks after paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi to mark the Infantry Day.
