Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Jan 15: The Army Day parade, which was previously conducted in Delhi, will be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Sunday, breaking with convention. Since its start in 1949, the procession has never been staged outside of Delhi.
The breathtaking military exhibition includes bike feats, skydiving, and band performances. Eight marching contingents, including one mounted contingent, will also grace the occasion.
“Last year, Army firmly faced security-related challenges and ensured the security of borders actively & strongly. Army took steps to improve capability development, force restructuring and training. It also further strengthened its preparations for future wars,” said Army chief Gen Manoj Pande.
For the first time #ArmyDay parade & other events related to it are being held outside the national capital Delhi. This has given a golden opportunity to Army to connect to the people. I'm confident this will make our relations even stronger: Army chief Gen M Pande in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/t5Gz53O6IX
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2023
Every year on January 15, the Army Day is observed to remember the day in 1949 when General (Later Field Marshal) KM Carriappa, the first Indian Army commander, took over leadership of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Robert Roy Bucher, the final British Commander-in-Chief.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes.
“On Army Day, I convey my best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our Army and will always be grateful to our soldiers. They have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis,” he said.
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Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, is the parade’s chief guest. General Manoj Pande, the chief of the Army staff, and General Anil Chauhan, the chief of the Defense staff, are also there for the celebrations.
The Cariappa Procession Ground in the Delhi Cantonment used to host the Army Day parade prior to 2023. The Madras Engineer Group (MEG) and Centre in Bengaluru is the location this year.
