President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian armed forces personnel on Army Day

Why in news

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi honored the Indian Army on Army Day to recognize their service and commemorate the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.

Background

Army Day commemorates Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949. The event involved the President and Prime Minister honoring the personnel for their role in safeguarding national integrity.

Facts for Prelims

• PostField Marshal K M Cariappa: First Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
• FactArmy Day: Commemorates the 1949 takeover by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the Indian Armed Forces in maintaining national integrity and the role of ceremonial recognition in fostering military morale.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Institutional morale: Symbolic recognition as a tool for fostering esprit de corps among uniformed personnel
• Constitutional role: The President's role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in national unity

Keywords: National Integrity · Military Morale · Supreme Commander · Esprit de Corps · Commemoration

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