Armed Forces Flag Day: Politicians, celebrities pay tribute to soldiers on Twitter

New Delhi: As the nation celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7— a day dedicated towards the collection of funds from people for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel — several politicians took to Twitter to pay tribute to the soldiers who have dedicated themselves to serving the motherland.

Since 1949, the day is being observed annually in India and with time it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers.

Check out some tweets here: 

I salute the courage, valour & sacrifice of our armed forces on the #ArmedForcesFlagDay pic.twitter.com/jAbzRP305h

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) December 7, 2018

#ArmedForcesFlagDay ..... 7 th December 2018 .... Jai Hind 🇮🇳.. pic.twitter.com/NFJlRh594A

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) December 6, 2018

We shall be forever indebted to our brave men & women of the armed forces who selflessly dedicate their lives for our beloved nation.

As a part of observance of the #ArmedForcesWeek2018, wore the Armed Forces Flag & made a small contribution to #ArmedForcesFlagDay Fund today. pic.twitter.com/I1OBduHbCu

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) December 6, 2018

Indian Armed Forces work day and night to keep us safe. 7th December is the Armed Forces Flag Day. So let's support them! Jai Hind! #indianarmedforces #ArmedForcesFlagDay #indianarmy #indiannavy #indianairforce pic.twitter.com/qowcCaxInG

— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) December 2, 2018

On #ArmedForcesFlagDay, saluting the servicemen for their sacrifices. Commemorating the soldiers, airmen and sailors of our nation. Appealing to the citizens to donate generously towards the welfare of our armed forces personnel.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) December 7, 2018

On the occasion of #ArmedForcesFlagDay I salute our armed forces personnel who dedicate themselves to protecting our motherland. pic.twitter.com/WpYBYKb8Tf

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) December 7, 2018

Heartfelt tribute to the heroes of Indian Armed Forces on this Armed Forces Flag Day. Let us remember & honour the indomitable courage & supreme sacrifice of our martyrs and the men & women in uniform who valiantly fight to safeguard our Motherland.#ArmedForcesFlagDay pic.twitter.com/VWjzvTReK0

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 7, 2018

I salute the brave soldiers of our nation on #ArmedForcesFlagDay, who keep the nation & its citizens safe. Let's all come together to support & provide assistance to the families of those who lost their lives for our safety. Visit https://t.co/FPzbLxtbPi & contribute generously. pic.twitter.com/Fp2dBryUJJ

— R. K. Singh (@RajKSinghIndia) December 7, 2018

On #ArmedForcesFlagDay leaving today for Vijaynagar - one of the remotest circle in Arunachal bordering Myanmar to meet our Armed Forces retired soldiers and their families who are settled there. @adgpi @PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/PJBerNKSl9

— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) December 7, 2018

On #ArmedForcesFlagDay , a grateful Nation salutes our real heroes for their indomitable courage, valour, ultimate sacrifice and dedication towards the NATION. Let us all contribute for welfare of our armed forces personnel and their families. pic.twitter.com/06Q6WXGf6X

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) December 7, 2018

I salute in honour of our martyrs as well as men & women in uniform, who valiantly safeguard our country.
We are forever grateful for your irreplaceable and valiant service to our motherland. #ArmedForcesFlagDay pic.twitter.com/j4ImD3bern

— Srinivas B V (@srinivasiyc) December 7, 2018