Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s 121st birth anniversary today On Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s birth anniversary, I would like to share a little anecdote that shows the true greatness of this remarkable man. He was a fighting soldier decorated with OBE, Mentioned in Despatches and Legion of Merit. He was also our first Indian Army Chief…
Mysuru/Mysore: Floral tributes were offered to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on his 121st birth anniversary celebrations in the city this morning. Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra garlanded the bust of the proud son of the country near Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa Circle (Old Metropole Circle) at the junction of JLB road and Vinoba road (Hunsur road) at…
By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath [Continued from yesterday] First Indian Chief Gen. K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian Commander in Chief (C-in-C) to take charge. He assumed the office on 15th January, 1949. He was instrumental in introducing ‘Brigade of Guards’ and the ‘Parachute Regiment.’ His instruction to the Army to actively take part in the…
By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath [Continued from yesterday] Many of the top officers were being short-listed by the British to be groomed into future Commanders of the Indian Army with Independence just round the corner. Among these were J.N. Choudary, N.N. Vandu, N.T. Naqvi and K.M. Cariappa. These chosen few were sent to ‘Imperial Defence College…
A Leader, Commander, Benevolent Father to his children and a guiding beacon that led an entire nation and her armed forces — Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army. He was to his men the epitome of gentlemanly conduct and selflessness. His ideals still hold sway in the Indian…
Mysuru: Kodandera Madappa Cariappa is a man known for many firsts, but he is best remembered as the legend who made the Indian Army truly Indian. Perhaps this is why people feel the time has come to honour the late Field Marshal with the ‘Bharat Ratna.’ This morning too, the demand for ‘Bharat Ratna’ was…
A great son of Kodagu, tweets President in four languages including Kodava thakk Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa being handed the Field Marshal’s baton by former President Giani Zail Singh. Only a Field Marshal/ Five Star General carries a baton and salutes with his baton. These photos were posted by President Ram Nath Kovind along with…
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who unveiled the statue of Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa at Miller’s Road Junction near Kodava Samaja in Vasanthnagar, Bengaluru, this morning, is seen with Bengaluru Mayor Sampath Raj, Samaja President Ravi Uthappa, Advocate M.T. Nanaiah, former Karnataka Media Academy Chairman M.A. Ponnappa and others. It may be recalled, a life-size…
Chennai: The life-size bronze statue of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, was unveiled at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here on Friday. The statue was unveiled by his (Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa) son, retired Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa, in the presence of retired Major Generals T.K. Kaul and V.D….
Kalaburagi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly attacked the Congress party for its attitude towards Indian Army and disrespect the sacrifice soldiers had made to the country. Addressing a mammoth election rally in Kalaburagi N.V. College Ground yesterday, Modi said Congress doesn’t respect the sacrifices of our soldiers. “When our soldiers carried out surgical strikes, the…
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