Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that no country in the whole world has taken up the task of honouring the soldiers who fought for them by naming islands after them.
When troops marched by the stadium rostrum to their right-hand side, the commanding officer held a salute and engaged in a call and response in accented Mandarin: "Look to the right!" The soldiers yelled back: "One! Two!"
Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Ajay Bhatt attended the wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in Jammu on Friday and said that our soldiers today are allowed to take decisions immediately and they do not remain silent when they are attacked.
As the country celebrated Army Day on Sunday, Major General of GOC, 19 Infantry Division, Ajay Chandpuria laid a wreath at Dagger War Memorial, Baramulla and extended wishes to soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion.
On the occasion of 75th Army Day, several Bollywood celebs took to their social media accounts and shared heartfelt wishes to honour the Indian soldiers.
"Bravery, patriotism and sacrifice - every soldier of our army are full of all these. Happy Army Day to all jawans, ex-servicemen and their families for their sacrifice, penance and dedication," Rahul tweeted.
On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his wishes to army personnel and veterans and said that the countrymen are proud and grateful to the soldiers.
Tambaram Air Force Station celebrated Armed Forces Veterans Day in Chennai on Saturday with Minister of State for Defence Ajay Batt as the chief guest.
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday said the central government should reconsider a proposal of purchasing helmets for Sikh soldiers.