Mumbai: As Bipin Rawat took charge as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the post reflects the hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians.
Further, he stated that the institution of CDS carries the responsibility of modernizing the Indian military.
Congratulating General Rawat on assuming office, PM Modi said that the former army chief has served the country with great enthusiasm. In his tweet, the PM also made connections between the 1999 Kargil war and the creation of the post of CDS.
PM Narendra Modi also said, “On 15th August 2019, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I announced that India will have a Chief of Defence Staff. This institution carries tremendous responsibility for modernizing our military forces. It would also reflect the hopes and aspirations of 1.3 billion Indians.”
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The PM further wrote about the newly-created Department of Military Affairs, which he said would help the Indian armed forces face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare.
“Creation of the Department of Military Affairs with requisite military expertise and institutionalization of the post of CDS is a momentous and comprehensive reform that will help our country face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare,” Modi tweeted on his personal handle.
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Earlier in the day, PM Narendra Modi announced Bipin Rawat as India’s first Defence Chief said he is an outstanding officer who has served India with great zeal.
PM wrote on Twitter, “I am delighted that as we begin the new year and new decade, India gets its first Chief of Defence Staff in General Bipin Rawat. I congratulate him and wish him the very best for this responsibility. He is an outstanding officer who has served India with great zeal.”
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He further said, “As the first CDS takes charge, I pay homage to all those who have served and laid down their lives for our nation. I recall the valiant personnel who fought in Kargil, after which many discussions on reforming our military began, leading to today’s historic development.
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