New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to all personnel of the Indian Navy on the occasion Navy Day.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “Navy Day greetings to all our valorous navy personnel and their families. The Indian navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also renders humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India’s rich maritime tradition over centuries.”
Navy Day greetings to all our valorous navy personnel and their families. The Indian navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also renders humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India’s rich maritime tradition over centuries. pic.twitter.com/k2PMgvc0F3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2020
He also shared a special video on Indian Navy history and highlighted the commendable work the Navy did to protect our country.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also saluted the courage and valour of the Indian Navy.
“On the occasion of #IndianNavyDay2020 my greetings and best wishes to all personnel of this outstanding force. The Indian Navy is at the forefront of keeping our seas safe by ensuring maritime security. I salute their valour, courage and professionalism,” Defence Minister tweeted.
On the occasion of #indiannavyday2020 my greetings and best wishes to all personnel of this outstanding force. The @indiannavy is at the forefront of keeping our seas safe by ensuring maritime security. I salute their valour, courage and professionalism. pic.twitter.com/2iJzAWSnAH
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 4, 2020
Navy Day is celebrated across India every year to honour the achievements and role that the force has played in ensuring peace and security of the country.
The day is specifically observed on December 4 as on this date, Operation Trident was launched during the Indo-Pakistan 1971 war.
It was the day when Indian warships attacked Karachi port and killed over 500 Pakistani Navy personnel. It blocked the Pakistani port from getting potential supplies.
-RJV
