India News | “Nation Shall Forever Remain Grateful for Their Sacrifice”: Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute to Army Infantrymen on Shaurya Diwas
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Infantry Day, observed on October 27 every year, holds a special place in the nation's history. On this day in 1947, infantrymen of the Indian Army were the first troops to land at Srinagar Airport.
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tribute to the Indian Army's infantrymen on Shaurya Diwas, honouring their courage, valour and sacrifice in defending the country's sovereignty.
In a post on X, the Defence Minister wrote, “On Shaurya Diwas, I salute the extraordinary courage, valour and sacrifice of the brave Infantrymen of the Indian Army. From the historic battlefields of 1947 to the most challenging frontiers of today, they have held the line when the odds were overwhelming, stood firm when the nation needed them most, and made the ultimate sacrifice so that India may stand tall.”
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“Their unwavering devotion to duty, remarkable courage and willingness to make the supreme sacrifice represent the finest traditions of our Armed Forces. The nation takes immense pride in its Infantry and shall forever remain grateful for their service and sacrifice,” the post read.
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Further, Union Minister Kishan Reddy paid tribute to Indian Army infantry personnel, honouring their courage, valour and supreme sacrifice in safeguarding the country's borders and sovereignty.
“On the occasion of the 80th Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas), I pay heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army’s Infantry for their unwavering courage, valour and supreme sacrifice in service of the nation,” Reddy said in a post on X.
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“The Indian Army has always stood firm in the face of adversity, safeguarding the nation’s borders and upholding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The nation salutes the selfless service of our Infantry soldiers and honours the sacrifices made in the line of duty,” the post read.
Observed on 27 October every year, Infantry Day holds a special place in the Nation's history. On this day in 1947, Infantrymen of the Indian Army were the first troops to land at Srinagar airport. The subsequent operations by these troops were an act of extraordinary courage that repelled the Pakistan-backed tribal invasion and safeguarded India's territorial integrity. The occasion stands as a lasting reminder of the Infantry's steadfast dedication and unmatched valour in defending the Nation's sovereignty. (ANI)
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