New Delhi: On the occasion of the Indian Navy Day 2022, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar recalled and paid tributes to the bravehearts of India for the supreme sacrifice they made in protecting the nation.

“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to preserve protect and promote our National Interests and to remain a #CombatReady #Credible #Cohesive & #FutureProof Force. We pay homage to supreme sacrifices of our Bravehearts & gratitude to our veterans,” Spokesperson Indian Navy tweeted quoting Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar as saying.

#NavyDay2022
"We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to preserve protect & promote our National Interests & to remain a #CombatReady #Credible #Cohesive & #FutureProof Force. We pay homage to supreme sacrifices of our bravehearts & gratitude to our veterans"
Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS pic.twitter.com/ISxVATwnpX

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 4, 2022

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India celebrates December 4 as Navy Day, every year, to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in ‘Operation Trident’ during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also gave his best wishes on Navy Day to all navy personnel and their families.

“We in India are proud of our rich maritime history,” Modi said in a tweet.

“The Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation and has distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit during challenging times,” he added.

Best wishes on Navy Day to all navy personnel and their families. We in India are proud of our rich maritime history. The Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation and has distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit during challenging times. pic.twitter.com/nGxoWxVLaz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2022

This year, as India ushers in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ with the commencement of the celebrations of 75 years of her independence, the Indian Navy is all set to demonstrate India’s combat prowess and capability through an ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Visakhapatnam on Sunday, (December 4).

The President of India and the supreme commander of the armed forces, Droupadi Murmu will attend the Navy Day celebrations program organised by Eastern Naval Command on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.

The Navy Day celebrations are aimed at fostering greater outreach, renewing maritime consciousness amongst our citizens and highlights the Navy’s contributions towards national security.