India has been observing December 7 as Armed Forces Flag Day since 1949 in honor of soldiers.
New Delhi:
On Armed Forces Flag Raising Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in thanking the country’s armed forces for their “heroic service and selfless sacrifice” and urged people to donate generously for the well-being of their families.
“Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to express gratitude to our armed forces and their families. India is proud of your heroic service and selfless sacrifice. Contribute to the well-being of our forces. This gesture will help many of our brave staff and their families, “the prime minister tweeted on Monday.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh joined Prime Minister Modi in calling on the nation to “ensure the well-being of former military personnel, soldiers with disabilities and the families of those who lost their lives defending the nation.” He also made a donation to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day, I salute the courage and service of the Armed Forces of India.
This day reminds us of our solemn duty to ensure the well-being of former military personnel, soldiers with disabilities, and the families of those who lost their lives defending the nation. pic.twitter.com/Fpp5VAxABt
– Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 7, 2020
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Minister of State for Defense Shripad Naik also saluted the soldiers and praised their efforts and sacrifices to safeguard the country.
“National security is of the utmost importance to the progress of our great nation. The armed forces are charged with the honorable duty to protect the unity and territorial integrity of the nation. Together they form the oldest institutions that have made supreme sacrifices for the country and his people, “he said.
Our soldiers are the guardians of the nation and they make many sacrifices to protect the citizens. Let us salute and support our brave soldiers for their courage and patriotism.#ArmedForcesFlagDay
– Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) December 7, 2020
Several other leaders joined the Union ministers in expressing their gratitude to the military.
On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day, I express my gratitude to the member of the Armed Forces and their families for their courage and sacrifice for the nation. Let us commit to contribute to the well-being of the families of the brave staff.
– Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) December 7, 2020
On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day, let us salute our armed forces for their selfless service, courage and sacrifices, protecting the sovereignty and integrity of Our Mother Earth and making the Nation always proud.# ArmedForcesFlagDay2020pic.twitter.com/m9OgYYfqBh
– Jagannath Saraka (@saraka_fan) December 7, 2020
On Twitter, many responded to the call for donations.
India has been observing December 7 as Armed Forces Flag Day since 1949 to honor the soldiers who fought valiantly on the borders to safeguard the honor of the country.
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