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Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Armed Forces celebrated the 7th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2023. Veterans’ Day is celebrated in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal KM Cariappa , OBE who retired on this day in 1953.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated on 14th January every year, as on this day in 1953, the First Indian Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led the Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war, formally retired from the Service.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated on 14th January since 1953, the First Indian Commander in Chief (C-in-C) of Indian Army- Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led Indian Forces. How 2023 Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrates?

Detailed explanation-4: -The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru.

Detailed explanation-5: -Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on January 14 because it was on this date in 1953 that Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army who led Indian Forces to victory in the 1947 war, officially retired from the Services.