Indian Army soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding nation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and said that they stand as a symbol of selfless service, protecting the nation with dogged determination at times under the most challenging circumstances.

The Prime Minister also said that the nation salutes their courage and determination.

In a post on he said.

He said that the country commemorates with deep respect those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of duty.

On Army Day, we salute the bravery and steadfast dedication of the Indian Army.

Our soldiers stand as symbols of selfless service, protecting the nation with steely determination, sometimes even under the most challenging circumstances. Their sense of duty gives confidence and… pic.twitter.com/IRLSsmvRF0

—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2026

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 to mark the inauguration of Field Marshal KM Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949, replacing his British predecessor, General Sir FRR Bucher.

It was published – 15 January 2026 10:17 IST