'Sam no Varunah, Jai Hind': India celebrates Navy Day; PM Modi, President Kovind greet maritime guardians

India celebrates Navy Day on December 4. On Navy Day, the role of the maritime force during the 1971 Pakistan war and its operations to safeguard the marine borders of the country and foster relations other countries through humanitarian missions, calamity relief and joint exercises, is celebrated.

PM Narendra Modi and the President of India Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Commander in chief of the Navy sent their Navy Day greetings.

Minister of Railways and Coal also wished the Navy on the occasion. 

Army Chief Bipin Rawat and All Ranks of Indian Army also conveyed their best wishes.

Indian Navy's official Twitter handle also released some pictures on the occasion.

'Sam no Varunah. Jai Hind,' said Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, while sending his greeting on the day.

Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force also paid homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate remembering the martyrs.