Indian Army Day celebrated in Nepal | Kathmandu Tribune

KATHMANDU —  On the event of the 74^th Indian Military Day, a perform was organized by Defence Wing, Embassy of India in Nepal on 20^th February 2022.  The Indian Military Day is commemorated in recognition of Lieutenant Common (Later Subject Marshal) KM Cariappa’s taking on because the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Military on 15 January 1949.  Prasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree Common Prabhu Ram Sharma, Chief of Military Workers Nepali Military and Honorary Common of Indian Military, was the Chief Visitor on the perform which was additionally attended by former Military Chiefs of Nepal, different serving and retired military officers, officers from the diplomatic group, officers from the federal government of Nepal, members of assume tanks and the press corps.

On the occasion, H.E. Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the Ambassador of India to Nepal recalled the deep historic linkages between Indian Military and the Nepali Military that bind the 2 nations in a robust bond of fraternal ties. Expressing gratitude for the selfless service and sacrifice of Gorkha troopers in Indian Military, he reiterated India’s dedication to the welfare of Indian Military pensioners and their households residing in Nepal.  He additionally paid tribute to the Late Chief of Defence Workers Common Bipin Rawat who misplaced his life alongside together with his spouse Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 different ranks in a tragic air accident on 08 Dec 2021.

Prasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree Common Prabhu Ram Sharma conveyed his greetings to Common MM Naravane, COAS Indian Military and Honorary Common of the Nepali Military, on the event of the 74^th Indian Military Day.  He highlighted the shut ties and lengthy standing cooperation between the 2 armies and appreciated Indian Military’s help to the Nepali Military for its struggle towards the Covid-19 pandemic and  help in the direction of modernisation of the Nepali Military.  On this event, gallantry award successful gorkha troopers of the Indian Military have been additionally felicitated by Common Prabhu Ram Sharma.