Infantry personifies diligence & bravery, says PM Modi on Infantry Day

As the Army celebrated 73rd Infantry Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the soldiers on saying "infantry personifies diligence and bravery". Infantry Day is observed on October 27 to mark the first Infantry action post-independence. On this day in 1947, the leading elements of the Indian Army from 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment was airlifted from Delhi to Srinagar and gallantly fought the raiders aided by Pakistan Army. On Infantry Day, greetings to our valorous infantrymen. Our infantry personifies diligence and bravery. Every Indian is grateful to our infantry for their outstanding service. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2019 Amry Chief lays wreath To commemorate the selfless dedication by infantrymen, the Indian Army Chief of Staff, General Bipin Rawat on Sunday laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi. He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country. Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat lays wreath at the National War Memorial on Infantry Day. pic.twitter.com/Pfffq8N392 — ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2019 Read: PM Narendra Modi likely to spend Diwali with Jawans Marathon run on Infantry Day To celebrate the day, the Infantry School has announced the first edition of The Infantry Marathon on November 3 at Mhow in Indore. According to reports, the school is one of the premier military training institutes in India and is held as the alma mater of Infantry. Read: Manika Batra praises PM Modi's efforts to empower women Rajnath Singh extends wishes Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on Sunday has extended his wishes to the army soldiers on Infantry day. He said that the "nation will never forget the selfless service and sacrifice" of the soldiers. Read: PM Narendra Modi has wonderful gesture for Australian PM Morrison On the Infantry Day, I salute the courage, valour and sacrifices made by the Infantry soldiers of Indian Army. This day commemorates their 1st engagement with an armed adversary post independence. The nation will never forget the selfless service and sacrifices of our soldiers. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 27, 2019 Read: Mary Kom and PV Sindhu laud PM Modi's intitiative to empower women

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Infantry personifies diligence & bravery, says PM Modi on Infantry Day

as the Army celebrated 73rd Infantry Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the soldiers on saying "infantry personifies diligence & bravery".

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