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The 76th Army Day celebrations held in Lucknow left everyone awestruck.

On Account of giving tribute to the brave soldiers of our country, the day was celebrated with grandeur this Monday on the grounds of Thakur Sheodatt Singh Parade Ground 11 Gorkha Regiment Centre.

'क्षमाशील हो रिपु-समक्ष
तुम हुए विनीत जितना ही,
दुष्ट कौरवों ने तुमको
कायर समझा उतना ही।

सच पूछो, तो शर में ही
बसती है दीप्ति विनय की,
सन्धि-वचन संपूज्य उसी का जिसमें शक्ति विजय की।'#IndianArmy#AlwaysReady pic.twitter.com/bUV1DmeNkL

— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) February 26, 2019

As per the Times of India, A sharp drill was performed by men in olive green uniforms and an exchange of salute with Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Pande. The entire drill was monitored and even rated by AI technology to adjudge the best contingent. 

Apart from these illustrious displays of might, Awards, and recognitions were also distributed by General Manoj Pande.

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Addressing the 76th Army Day parade at the parade grounds of the 11 Gorkha Rifles regiment in Lucknow, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande asserted on Monday that the Indian Army is fully prepared to confront any challenges on the northern border. He highlighted the steps taken to strengthen defenses in the region.

“On the northern borders, the Indian Army is fully prepared and capable to face any challenge. The Army has taken several steps to strengthen the defenses,” stated Gen Pande. He also emphasized the recent emergency procurement of cutting-edge equipment, including advanced weapon systems with niche technologies.

Gen Pande emphasized the Army's focus on fortifying infrastructure along the border areas. “There has been good progress in this area. Our priorities are to make efforts and coordinate with other state agencies to strengthen our borders. In the west, the conditions in Jammu and Kashmir are in control, however, in the sector of Rajouri and Poonch, terrorist activities have gone up.” he added.

Regarding the Line of Control (LoC), Gen Pande noted that although a ceasefire is in place, repeated instances of cross-border infiltration indicate the continued operation of terror camps in Pakistan. “The Army has defeated infiltration attempts with total vigilance. In remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, continuous efforts and strong steps taken by the security forces have resulted in reduced rates of violence,”  he affirmed.

Additionally, Gen Pande highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Army and other stakeholders in dismantling terrorist networks.

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