New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings today on the occasion of 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
On the occasion of #IndianNavy day my greetings & best wishes to all personnel of this outstanding force. Indian Navy is at forefront of keeping our seas safe by ensuring maritime security. I salute their valour,courage & professionalism, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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
Spokesperson of the Indian Navy at IHQ MoD(Navy) and DPR, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, in a tweet said, “On the occasion of #NavyDay2020 we reaffirm #IndianNavy’s steadfast commitment to the service of the Nation and towards ensuring our Maritime Security & Territorial Integrity” Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff & all personnel of Indian Navy.”
Every year, December 4 is celebrated as the Navy Day to commemorate the decisive naval action by the Indian Naval ships on Karachi Port, which heralded the victory of India over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
