Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on December 4 to honor the attack on the Karachi port during the times of the India-Pakistan war in 1971. On this day, the Indian Navy’s attack on the Karachi dock contributed to the eventual triumph of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan.
PM Narendra Modi addressed recruits of the Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day today. PM Modi even tweeted, “The Indian Navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also delivers humanitarian support in times of need….”
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
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also shared his words and said, “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 valor, courage, and professionalism”.
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
This year the theme on India Navy Day is “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive”.
The Indian Navy also shared a tweet this time on Twitter stating the significance of being observant around the clock 24*7. The tweet says, “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.”
“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”
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 4, 2020
Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff & all personnel of Indian Navy pic.twitter.com/t6LWHUyvjm
Interesting facts about the Indian Navy
- The Indian Navy is currently the seventh strongest naval force on earth, with just the United States, Russia, China, Japan, United Kingdom, and France in the lead.
- “Sagar Pawan” The Indian Navy’s naval aerobatic team, founded in 2003, is one of the two existing naval aerobatic teams over the world. The other is the US Navy’s Blue Angels.
- The Indian Naval Academy that is situated in Ezhimala in Kerala’s Kannur district, is the largest known maritime academy in whole Asia.
- At the beginning of World War 2, India’s naval forces were known as the Royal Indian Navy and have played an instrumental part in upholding the flow of required materials to the UK.
