On October 27, 2023, the Indian Army commemorated Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas. A Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families. Major Ashish Sonal, Vir Chakra (Retired) (Operation PAWAN, 1990), Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Kunwar Singh, Vir Chakra (Retired) (Operation MEGHDOOT, 1989), and Lance Naik Amrit, Vir Chakra (Retired) (Operation CACTUS LILY, 1971), laid wreaths on behalf of Infantry veterans. Events included the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar at Lucknow, the Shauryaveer Run, and the Felicitation of Veer Naris at Delhi Cantonment. The Infantry Magazine was released on the sidelines of the event. Infantry Day is observed on October 27th every year.
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Key Entities Referenced
Indian Army: The army branch of the Indian Armed Forces, which commemorated Infantry Day.
Infantry Day/Shaurya Diwas: A day commemorated by the Indian Army to honor the Infantry.
National War Memorial: A memorial in New Delhi where a wreath-laying ceremony was held as part of Infantry Day.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry associated with the Indian Army's commemoration.
Operation CACTUS LILY: A military operation in which veterans participated, who were honored during Infantry Day.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY COMMEMORATES INFANTRY
DAY - 79TH SHAURYA DIWAS
Posted On: 27 OCT 2025 4:32PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Army today commemorated Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, with a solemn
Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, paying tribute to the valour,
sacrifice and indomitable spirit of the Infantry.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the
National War Memorial, honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid
down their lives in the service of the Nation. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers,
serving personnel, veterans and families of the Bravehearts.
Three decorated war veterans, Major Ashish Sonal, Vir Chakra (Retired), a veteran of Operation
PAWAN (1990); Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Kunwar Singh, Vir Chakra (Retired),
who took part in Operation MEGHDOOT (1989); and Lance Naik Amrit, Vir Chakra (Retired), a
participant of Operation CACTUS LILY (1971), also laid wreaths on behalf of Infantry veterans,
reaffirming the enduring legacy of gallantry and selfless service.
As part of the nationwide celebrations, several events were organised to mark this historic occasion.
These included the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar at Lucknow, the Shauryaveer
Run and the Felicitation of Veer Naris at Delhi Cantonment. An ‘Infantry Magazine’ highlighting
the Infantry’s multi-dimensional capability development and chronicling heroic sagas was also
released on the sidelines of the event.
Observed on 27 October every year, Infantry Day holds a special place in the Nation’s history. On
this day in 1947, Infantrymen of the Indian Army were the first troops to land at Srinagar airport.
The subsequent operations by these troops are an act of extraordinary courage that repelled the
Pakistan-backed tribal invasion and safeguarded India’s territorial integrity. The occasion stands as a
lasting reminder of the Infantry’s steadfast dedication and unmatched valour in defending the Nation’s
sovereignty.****
NA/PK
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