Army Day 2018: India hails the armed forces; thanks them for their sacrifice

People from across the country forgot their political differences to hail the work of the Indian Army on the 70^th Army Day that is celebrated on Monday.

From Congress President Rahul Gandhi to senior BJP leaders, cricketers, sportspersons, actors and actresses, everyone took to social media to hail the Army.

Here are some of the tweets

We salute the valour, courage and sacrifice of our brave jawans on #ArmyDay. Your perseverance defends our freedom; your dedication shields our liberty. It's because of your sacrifices a billion hopes and dreams can take shape. pic.twitter.com/L9o0RFihsh

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 15, 2018

Salute to band of brothers. Nation first, always and every time. #ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/PddNW9jbQb

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 15, 2018

#ArmyDay All ranks of Indian Navy join me in wishing our Brothers-in-Arms in Olive Greens and their families a Very Happy Army Day - Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff pic.twitter.com/D05IdN1kde

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 15, 2018

On #ArmyDay we remember the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifices of our soldiers & salute their exemplary dedication & bravery. #ArmyDay2018

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 15, 2018

We salute our soldiers, whose courage and sacrifice allows all Indians to realize their potential. #ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/9KN7q3rd2m

— Congress (@INCIndia) January 15, 2018

My salute & respect to each & every soldier who puts his today at risk for our tomorrow. They guards the borders & face the enemy to keep us safe and protected at all times. Thank you all. #ArmyDay #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/LBziuNU53a

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 15, 2018

Indian Army has time and again lived up to its tradition of valour, heroism,sacrifice & fortitude.On 70th #ArmyDay ,let us show our gratitude to the brave soldiers for their selfless service to the nation.
Jai Hind ! #IndianArmy #ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/Rfwm0CzsUc

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) January 15, 2018

“Our Flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it” Salutations to the Indian Army on #ArmyDay.Their dedication and selfless service towards the country is an inspiration to the world. pic.twitter.com/zkkvtg4C6w

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 15, 2018

On the 70th #ArmyDay, I offer my salutations & express my gratitude to every soldier and martyr of the Indian Army. Their sacrifices, valour & commitment to our nation are key pillars of the freedom we experience and the democracy that we deeply cherish. Jai Hind!

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) January 15, 2018

Thanking our heroes who preserve the sovereignty of our nation. Greetings of #ArmyDay to our bravehearts! Jai Hind! #ArmyDay2018 pic.twitter.com/QUN14ygnre

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) January 15, 2018

Greetings on the occasion of #ArmyDay. It is a day to remember the glory of Indian army n to salute the valiant soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives for the Nation. pic.twitter.com/fcZwwAa5iM

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 15, 2018

Saluting the true heroes of our Motherland on the #Armyday - Rich tributes to their bravery, valour, commitment, Sacrifice n dedication - Jai Hind  pic.twitter.com/YzeRzkm1LC

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) January 15, 2018

On #ArmyDay, I Salute & remember the fellow comrades who laid their lives defending the freedom of our motherland.
My best wishes to all the friends & their families who are serving the nation in olive green
Jai Hind @adgpi pic.twitter.com/DxA9E3u64h

— Maj Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) January 15, 2018

Earlier, PM Narendra Modi hailed the work of the armed forces. Here’s what he said.

The Indian Army is all set to celebrate 70th Army Day, with parades and shows at its major locations across the country. The celebration marks the day Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over as the first Indian chief of the nation's Army in 1949.

The showcase event of the Army Day will be the annual parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi. The parade will be reviewed by Army chief General Bipin Rawat. He will also present gallantry and other awards to his personnel.