On the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day, I convey my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the veterans and their family members.

We are proud of our veterans who have selflessly served the country with courage, dignity and duty. Thousands of youths of these Islands are either serving or have served in the Armed Forces and this is the day to Salute them for their services.

We commemorate the 14th of January as Armed Forces Veterans Day as a mark of respect and recognition for the services rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa. He was the first Indian Chief of the Indian Army. He retired from service on 14th January 1953.

Kuldeep Rai Sharma

Member of Parliament

Andaman and Nicobar Islands