Armed Forces Flag Day: Their selfless dedication is outstanding, PM Modi tweets

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the people of the country to contribute generously towards welfare of our Armed Forces, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day.

"On Armed Forces Flag Day, I appeal to all of you to generously donate towards welfare of our Armed Forces, who serve our Nation day & night," the PMO quoted PM Modi in a tweet.

On Armed Forces Flag Day, I appeal to all of you to generously donate towards welfare of our Armed Forces, who serve our Nation day & night. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2014

"Our Armed forces have always risen to the occasion & performed every duty with a patriotic spirit. Their selfless dedication is outstanding," the tweet added.

Our Armed forces have always risen to the occasion & performed every duty with a patriotic spirit. Their selfless dedication is outstanding.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2014

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed as an important occasion to remember the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their precious lives for protecting the territorial integrity of the nation. The Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated all over India every year on 7th of December in order to collect the funds from people all around the country for the welfare of widows, children, disabled and sick ex-servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces.