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| Army Day Celebrated at AAFT University |
Noida: “Army Day is celebrated on 15 January
every year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's
(then a Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian
Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of
India, on 15 January 1949,” informed Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT
University and former District Commandant Delhi Home Guards, a Para Military
Force in an event addressing media students
The
day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the
national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. On 15
January 2020, India celebrated its 72nd Indian Army Day in New Delhi. Army
Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to
protect the country and its citizens.
“Forces
has taught me a lot, Punctuality, sincerity, dedication, regularity, nationalism,
attire, alertness and that all has helped me to reach to a stage where I have
been nominated as Chief Scout For India. I want each and every student must go
through the training of Army,” added Sandeep Marwah announcing a new body to be
opened in AAFT.
