Every year, Navy Day in India is celebrated on December 4 to acknowledge the role and achievements of the Indian Navy. 

The day commemorates the launch of Operation Trident against Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971.

Various events take place on this day and each year, a different theme is proposed to celebrate Navy Day. 

Theme of Indian Navy Day 2021

This year’s theme is ‘Swarnim Vijay Vars’ which signifies 50 years of India’s victory in the Indo-Pakistan war that took place in 1971.

In 1612, the Indian Navy was established by the East India Company. Later on, it was entitled as Royal India Navy, and post-Independence, it was reconstituted as the Indian Navy in 1950.

Political leaders across the nation greet Navy Personnel and salute their bravery in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.

Taking to Twitter, PM Narendra Modi extended greetings on Navy Day. In his post, he shared a snippet from his radio programme “Mann Ki baat” where he spoke about Navy day.

He quoted “Greetings on Navy Day. We are proud of the exemplary contributions of the Indian navy.”

On Indian Navy day, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the Navy an “outstanding force” which protects national interest through Maritime Security.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter saluting the Bravehearts. He posted “Greetings to our brave Indian Navy personnel and their families on the special occasion of #NavyDay.”

Saluting all Indian Navy personnel and their families, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a video on his official Twitter.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh also extended his greetings to “our brave Indian Navy for their fearless & selfless service to our motherland.”

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Dey also posted “My best wishes to all @indiannavy personnel and their family members on #IndianNavyDay .”

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