New Delhi, December 11, : .General Bipin Rawat, an exceptional military leader, died Saturday.
The President was speaking on the occasion of review of the Passing Out Parade of the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
India’s first Cheif of Defence Staff General Rawat, his wife and 11 other armed forces personnel were killed in an IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
According to the President, we gathered today as the nation struggles to recover from the shock at the sudden death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.Uttarakhand was his family and he received training at the Indian Military Academy.
“At the IMA, he was awarded the Sword of Honour for his exceptional skills.But for the tragedy, he would have been among us here today, looking at the passing-out parade with delight and pride for the cadets.”
The President said that General Rawat added to the glory of the IMA, which is an institution with an inspiring tradition.Before him, Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and many other extraordinary warriors and strategists began their journey from here as young cadets and potential leaders.
The President stated that some of these men gave their lives in order to protect and honor the country.He expressed his confidence that the gentlemen officers cadets would soon embark on the journey of wisdom and valour.
Congratulating the cadets on the successful completion of their training at the IMA, the President said that their service and dedication as soldiers and leaders shall add to the strength of a peaceful, independent and democratic India.
He said, “We should recall the iconic status acquired by one of the many illustrious alumni of the academy, General Rawat, who with his hard work emerged as the role model of soldierly conduct for the future generation.”
At the parade, President Obama was pleased to see gentlemen from Afghanistan, Bhutan and Maldives, Myanmar.Nepal, Sri Lanka.Tajikistan.Tanzania.Turkmenistan.
He said, “We cherish the special bond between our nations, and it is a matter of great pride for India to have such fine officers and gentlemen from friendly foreign countries graduating today.”
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