Smriti Irani salutes soldiers in new post on Army Day. Read here Union Minister Smriti Irani shared a picture to salute soldiers for their bravery and honoured them in her post on Instagram. advertisement Image posted on Instagram by Smriti Irani. On Army Day, Union Minister Smriti Irani shared a picture to salute soldiers for their bravery and honoured them in her post on Instagram. Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 annually to honour soldiers for their selfless service and heroism. WHAT DID SMRITI IRANI POST ON INSTAGRAM? Smriti Irani posted a picture of herself from her visit to Siachen as she saluted the Indian Army soldiers in the image. She also added that she will be forever grateful to soldiers for their "service and sacrifice".