Indian Army condoles
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 08 2021:
General MM Naravane and all ranks of the Indian Army have expressed their deepest grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff; Madhulika Rawat, president of DWWA and 11 other military personnel in an unfortunate air accident that occurred on Wednesday.
A statement issued by PIB (Defence Wing) said that General Bipin Rawat was a visionary, who initiated far reaching reforms in the Indian military's higher defence organisation.
He was instrumental in creating the foundation of India's joint theatre commands and giving impetus to the increased indigenisation of military equipment, a legacy which will be carried on and strengthened by successive generations.
Madhulika Rawat, also the former president AWWA, was an epitome of grace whose presence will be missed by everyone.
The deceased 11 military personnel accompanying the CDS and DWWA president on the way to Wellington will also be equally missed by everyone.
They performed their duties as per the best traditions of the Arnted Forces, the statement added.