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Prez and PM Modi greet Armed Forces on their Flag Day

| | Dec 07, 2015, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the Armed Forces of the Indian Army on their Flag Day.

President Mukherjee said, "On Armed Forces Flag Day, I pay my respect to all those gallant soldiers who made supreme sacrifice in line of duty."

"This Day reminds us of our responsibility towards the Armed Forces for their contributions to our motherland."

President Mukherjee lauded the services of the Armed Forces at the line of duty.

"Our Armed Forces have been serving the nation with great distinction both during war and peace."

He also praised the Army for its high standards and the will to do productive work on a regular basis.

"They have consistently displayed the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in every task entrusted to them."

The PM Said, "Armed Forces Flag Day is a day to remember the valour of our armed forces & donate generously for the welfare of our armed forces personnel."

Urging the citizens to contribute more towards the welfare of the families of the Army personnel, Modi said, "Our armed forces sacrificed their lives for us. Let us pledge to contribute towards welfare of families of the brave personnel."

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