Every Year December 4 is observed as Indian Navy Day to acknowledge and honor the achievements of the Indian Navy. The day commemorates the events of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. On this day in 1971, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel.
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief. The Chief of the Naval Staff is the head of the military staff of the Indian Navy. Admiral R Hari Kumar took over as the new Chief of the Naval Staff on Tuesday.
2021 is being celebrated as 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India's victory in the 1971 war.
Here are some Navy Day quotes and wishes to share:
Navy Day quotes -
1. "A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." - Theodore Roosevelt
2. "The Navy is much more than a job; much more than service to the country. It is a way of life. It gets in your blood." - Albert F Pratt
3. “The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country." - George S. Patton Jr.
4. “Pain was their body's way of telling them that they'd pushed themselves to their limits -- which was exactly where they were supposed to be.” - Richard Marcinko
5. “The world is a navy in an empty ocean." - Dejan Stojanovic
Navy Day wishes :-
• They are pleased to serve the country, its kin, its coasts and all frontiers. Wishing all the naval personnel serving the country with pride, Happy Navy Day!
• From the ocean to the sand, I adore this land! I salute the men in white. Happy Indian Navy Day.
• We are safe because we have our Navy protecting us each and every moment. Salute to our Navy and best wishes on Indian Navy Day.
• A country can be free if it has heroes guarding it with love for the nation in their hearts. Best wishes on Indian Navy Day.
• The Navy is considerably more than a job; much more than administration to country. It is a lifestyle. It gets in your blood.
• We are safe because we have our navy protecting us each and every moment. Salute to our navy and best wishes on Indian Navy Day.
• On Indian Navy Day, let us thank the Indian Navy for their commitment and assurance.
• We are a big nation, stretching from sea to land and with a navy that is so strong. Happy Navy Day!
• Freedom in mind & words, Pride in our hearts, Memories in our souls, Let's salute the nation on Navy Day!
• Let us celebrate Indian Navy Day by saluting all the women and men in the Navy for their bravery, dedication, and patriotism.