69th Indian Army Day

Indian army is the 3rd largest army of  the world. It was formed by the East India Company which was later comes under the princely states thereafter over taken by the British Indian army. On 15 Jan 1949, Lt General K M Cariapa took charge as Commander in Chief from Roy Butcher. Since 1949, the day  is being celebrated in the remembrance of formation of Indian Army and to overtaken charge from the British Indian Army.

General Bipin Rawat paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti

The India Army Day is celebrated in New Delhi every year and also in all of the commands of Indian Army. This occasion is in the remembrance of soldiers who fought for the nation, who laid their life on borders to safeguard the country. This beautiful eve of Indian Army is also to celebrate the tough work of the soldiers and their courageous and valour contribution towards the nation. 

69th Army Day was celebrated at India Gate along with the Parade show. Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat paid tribute to the soldiers who laid their life during the wars. PM Modi and President Pranab Mukherji were also present on this occasion and paid homage to the national security force and its soldiers for their invaluable contribution. On this great occasion of Indian Army day, 15 soldiers has been awarded with the Gallantry awards for their bravery, five of them were awarded posthumously. Hanumanthapa, the Hero of Siachen who laid his life along with nine other soldiers in the avalanche last year is also awarded with the Gallantry award today.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

On the other hand, General Bipin Rawat has also requested the soldiers of Army not to upload such kinds of videos on social networking websites where these can affect the image of the security forces in front of the  nation. He assured all the soldiers that Indian Army having a well designed hierarchy to help the soldiers. Even if any of the soldier feels unhealthy in terms of process or facing any problem, he can easily approach me for his complaints. He also assured every soldier to give them all the possible help and also appreciated them for their invaluable contribution to safe guard the nation.  

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BSF Jawan reported bad food and officials

BSF Jawan reported bad food and officials

Forces of any country are the backbone of those nations. Its only the soldier who stood in the very front and fights for the country and for its well being. A soldier fights with passion, he fights with the integrity, honesty and valour. A soldier works for the countries security first always. He joins defense forces in the age of 17 and 18. He never steps to the college, he has given his growing age to the forces and to the countries, same where all the other enjoys the home made food , college life, entertainment, etc. 

Even after the sacrifices a soldier gets nothing. No matter what the weather is, what the place, they are standing with there guns to safe guards this country. In return what they are getting not even a well deserved food. 

In a recent viral video of a BSF Jawan has scattered the mourning in the country where he complained about the poor quality food and the overlooked of the officials. This video has raised a lots of questions on the security forces. Video comes up with a question over the food served to the soldiers on the border areas. On this controversial issue BSF Jawan TejBahadur requested the home ministry and the PM Modi to crosscheck the issue. 

If it is happening with the soldiers where the officials are killing there rights, it is the black day for the security forces and for whole country. It becomes a question itself that the safe guards of the country are in a safe hands? Soldiers are neglected not only in terms of food but also in terms of facility.

 There are lots of differences in between defense forces and the central police forces. The work is almost the same, however they all are categorized differently. Army enjoys most of the facilities if we compare with these central police forces such as BSF, ITBP, CISF, CRPF etc. Army having the pension even after the retirements which a central police forces do not have, an army soldier if died during the duty awarded with martyr whereas if soldier from central police forces dies it do not gets the title of martyr-ism. Even the canteen facility, medical facility and many more are given only to the defense forces only. Food offered to the army soldiers are totally free same where food for the central police forces comes under there allowances.                

If the video is true where a BSF jawan complaining of his officials with a strong verdict then there should be a proper authority and should be a SIT special investigation team which will look after the issue. This is the best time now where the central police forces can claim for there rights too. 


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