New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to express gratitude to our armed forces and their families. India is proud of their heroic service and selfless sacrifice.
“Do contribute towards the welfare of our forces. This gesture will help so many of our brave personnel and their families,” he added.
Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to express gratitude to our armed forces and their families. India is proud of their heroic service and selfless sacrifice.
Do contribute towards the welfare of our forces. This gesture will help so many of our brave personnel and their families. pic.twitter.com/jqbemkbdRt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2020
Defence minister Rajnath Singh also saluted the service and valour of the Indian armed forces.
“On Armed Forces Flag Day, I salute the valour and service of the Indian Armed Forces. This day reminds us of our solemn duty to ensure the welfare of ex-Servicemen, differently-abled soldiers and the families of those who lost their lives defending the nation,” Defence Minister tweeted.
On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, I salute the valour and service of the Indian Armed Forces.
This day reminds us of our solemn duty to ensure the welfare of Ex-Servicemen, differently-abled soldiers and the families of those who lost their lives defending the nation. pic.twitter.com/Fpp5VAxABt
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 7, 2020
The Armed Forces Flag Day also know as Flag Day celebrated every year on December 7, is traditionally used to commemorate and honour the three armed forces – Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
This day aims at collecting funds for the welfare of armed forces personnel and ex-servicemen and their families. On the Flag Day, those who made the supreme sacrifice and laid down their lives for the nation are also honoured.
-RJV
