Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge

On the juncture of Army Day, Congress main Mallikarjun Kharge said the Indian Army stands arsenic a steadfast shield of the nation, protecting borders, strengthening stableness during interior information challenges, and extending unflinching enactment during earthy calamities.

Army Day is observed to commemorate the juncture erstwhile General K.M. Cariappa, who aboriginal became Field Marshal, took complaint arsenic the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor successful 1949.

"On Indian Army Day, we bow successful reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families," Mr. Kharge said connected Thursday (January 15, 2026).

"The Indian Army stands arsenic the steadfast shield of our nation, protecting our borders crossed the astir formidable terrains, strengthening stableness during interior information challenges, and extending unflinching enactment during earthy calamities," helium said.

The Congress president besides said, "We stay everlastingly indebted to your indomitable courage, exemplary professionalism, and tone of selfless sacrifice that keeps India secure."

Former Congress main and Leader of Opposition successful the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, besides hailed the Army for its indomitable courage, valour, and ultimate sacrifice.

"Heartiest greetings connected Army Day to our brave soldiers, veterans, and their families, who are ever acceptable to support the nation. We volition ever beryllium indebted to them for their indomitable courage, valour, and ultimate sacrifice. Jai Hind!" Mr. Gandhi said successful a station successful Hindi connected X.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "Behind each azygous is simply a communicative of sacrifice, courage, and emotion for the nation. On Indian Army Day, I salute our brave soldiers for their bravery, resilience and selfless service. Jai Hind." From its authoritative X account, the enactment posted that it salutes the courage, discipline, and ultimate sacrifice of the brave soldiers successful the enactment of duty.

"The Indian Army stands arsenic the strongest shield of our nation. We stay profoundly grateful for their unwavering work and committedness to India. Jai Hind," it said.