Army Day is celebrated every year in India to remember the taking over of the Indian Army Commander in Cheif post by Feild Marshal Kondandera M Cariappa from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander in Cheif of India on 15th January 1949.
The day is celebrated by taking out parades and other military shows in Delhi as well as all the headquarters. The 73rd Indian Army Day will be celebrated today i.e. on 15th January 2021 in New Delhi. It salutes all the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the countrymen.
While the celebrations take place all over the country, the main parade of Army Day is held at Cariappa Parade ground at Delhi Cantonment. Sena medals and Gallantry Awards are also given on this day. 15 soldiers have been given Gllantary Awards in 2020.
Ashok Chakra and Param Vir Chakra awardees take part in Army Day parade every year. The parade displays many contingents, military hardware and combat display. Captain Tania Shergill was the first female officer to lead the Army Day parade in 2020.
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