DEHRADUN: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that Uttarakhand is the land of soldiers and if it is called the land of heroes, it will not be an exaggeration.
While unveiling the statue of the country's first CDS, late General Bipin Rawat at The Tons Bridge School in Nanda Chowki, Dehradun on Monday, the minister said, "The statue of General Rawat will always serve as an inspiration for the students here and the people around. It is necessary to bring General Rawat's personality and values to the public."
He said that General Rawat's passing is an irreparable loss for the country.
"There can be no better role model for students than General Rawat," the minister said.
He also pointed out that the General became the Chief of Army Staff as well as the country's first CDS.
"General Rawat had a very big heart. He was a brave and courageous soldier who was also a good human being," he added.
Rajnath Singh also stressed that the government is committed to continuously strengthening the army by providing excellent and modern weapons.
Speaking at the occassion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that, "The nation has suffered an irreplaceable loss with the untimely demise of Late General Bipin Rawat in a tragic helicopter accident on December 8, 2021."