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Manoj Naravane takes over as new Chief of Army Staff: Hope institution rises to greater heights, says predecessor Bipin Rawat

Press Trust of India • December 31, 2019, 18:04:18 IST
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New Delhi: Outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday thanked all the army personnel and their families for extending full support to him in his three-year tenure at the helm of the 1.3 million force. After a farewell Guard of Honour, General Rawat also hoped that the Army will rise to greater heights under the new chief General MM Naravane. When asked whether the Army is better prepared now to face the security challenges facing the country he said: “Yes, we are better prepared.

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Manoj Naravane takes over as new Chief of Army Staff: Hope institution rises to greater heights, says predecessor Bipin Rawat

New Delhi: Outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday thanked all the army personnel and their families for extending full support to him in his three-year tenure at the helm of the 1.3 million force. After a farewell Guard of Honour, General Rawat also hoped that the Army will rise to greater heights under the new chief General MM Naravane. When asked whether the Army is better prepared now to face the security challenges facing the country he said: “Yes, we are better prepared.” [caption id=“attachment_7845141” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]General MM Naravane and General Bipin Rawat. Twitter@adgpi General MM Naravane and General Bipin Rawat. Twitter@adgpi[/caption] General Rawat who interacted with media persons after receiving the Guard of Honour in the forecourt of the South Block also paid respects to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial on a chilly winter day. “I express my gratitude to all soldiers who have stood steadfast under challenging circumstances, performing their duties, keeping the traditions of our armed forces. My special compliment to our soldiers on northern, western and eastern borders who are braving tough winter and icy winds, steadfastly in guarding our country,” General Rawat said. General Rawat also congratulated Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took charge as the 28th Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday. “I convey my best to each and every rank and file of the Indian Army. I also congratulate Gen Naravane on being the next Army Chief. He is a very competent and capable officer. Gen Naravane through his competence and professionalism will take Army to greater heights,” Gen Rawat said. Gen Rawat who has been appointed India’s first Chief of Defence Staff will helm the newly created department of military affairs. The tri-service agencies, organisations and commands relating to cyber and space will be under the command of the CDS, and he will also function as the Military Adviser to the Nuclear Command Authority. Asked about his priorities as the CDS, he said, “I totally focussed on my job as a Chief of Army Staff. I will think about my next job after I assume the next office.” Gen Rawat assumed charge as Chief of Army Staff on 31 December, 2016, and retires from the post after a distinguished career. Before becoming the Army Chief, he handled various operational responsibilities in many areas, including along the LoC with Pakistan, the LAC with China and in the Northeast.

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