CDS General Bipin Rawat’s message recorded on December 7. (File)
New Delhi:
On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’, a pre-recorded message from the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Bipin Singh Rawat, who lost his life in a military helicopter crash earlier this week, was broadcast. at an event on the India Gate lawn in the national capital.
This message was recorded on December 7th.
#CLOCK CDS General Bipin Rawat’s pre-recorded message was played at an event on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ inaugurated today at India Gate lawn in Delhi. This message was recorded on December 7th.
(Source: Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/trWYx7ogSy
– ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2021
In the recorded video, CDS Rawat expressed gratitude to the armed forces personnel who died in the line of duty.
“Greetings to the Armed Forces personnel on Swarnim Vijay Parv. Vijay Parv is being celebrated to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the 1971 war. I would like to express my gratitude. Thank you to the armed forces personnel who sacrificed their lives on “General Rawat said in the message.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Swarnim Vijay Parv, earlier the same day to mark the 50th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the 1971 war and the friendship between India- Bangladesh.
During the event, major weapons and equipment used in the 1971 war were displayed along with excerpts of major battles.
The closing ceremony will be held on December 13, attended by Rajnath Singh. Many dignitaries, including from Bangladesh, will be present.
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