Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu saluted ex-servicemen in an X post, praising their courage and continued service on the January 14 observance that honors Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh voiced “deep gratitude” and reaffirmed an “absolute” commitment to veterans’ welfare, with plans to attend the main event at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment.
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assured retirees that their bond with the forces endures after retirement, while Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended greetings and lauded veterans’ role in nation-building.
- Commemorations rolled out nationwide through 34 Rajya Sainik Boards and 434 Zila Sainik Boards, with SPARSH and ECHS help desks and grievance counters supporting veterans and families.
- The Army opened the 10th year’s events with a two-day ex-servicemen rally in Rajouri, as J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma sent greetings and planned addresses.