Indian Army Day, observed annually on January 15, marks the historic day in 1949 when Cariappa became the first Indian commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): "Keep politics ...

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): "Keep politics out of the army" - this golden rule set by Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa continues to be the backbone of Indian Army's success, shared Lieutenant ...

It is a significant day to commemorate the momentous event in 1949 when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. On this day, people often ...

The day commemorates the historic moment in 1949 when General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Army Chief of India, handed over command to Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa ...

This day is celebrated to honour the General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa. He succeeded General Sir Francis Roy Bucher, the final British officer to serve as the Indian Army's commander-in ...

Indian Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to commemorate the landmark day in 1949 when Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian ...

Army Day is celebrated every year in India on January 15. It is in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's, later who became Field Marshal, taking over as the first Commander-in ...

This day commemorates the historic transition of command in 1949, when General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, taking over from ...

The parade commemorates Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa's historic appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949, symbolising India's post-independence military ...

The 77th Army Day Parade was hosted in Pune for the first time, symbolizing regional military heritage, following Bengaluru (2023) and Lucknow (2024).

M. Cariappa, who later became Field Marshal, took charge as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor in 1949. “On Army Day, I extend my greetings to the ...