Gen Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Workers (File)
New Delhi:
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday prolonged condolences over the dying of Chief of Defence Workers Basic Bipin Rawat, his spouse and 11 others in a chopper crash earlier within the day within the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu.
The Indian Air Pressure confirmed on Wednesday night that Gen Rawat, who was India’s first Chief of Defence Workers, and his spouse Madhulika Rawat have been among the many 13 individuals who died within the deadly chopper crash.
“I’m shocked and anguished over the premature demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat and his spouse, Madhulika ji. The nation has misplaced certainly one of its bravest sons. His 4 a long time of selfless service to the motherland was marked by distinctive gallantry and heroism. My condolences to his household,” mentioned the President.
I’m shocked and anguished over the premature demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat and his spouse, Madhulika ji. The nation has misplaced certainly one of its bravest sons. His 4 a long time of selfless service to the motherland was marked by distinctive gallantry and heroism. My condolences to his household.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 8, 2021
“It is deeply painful for me to study of the lack of lives within the chopper crash. I be part of the guy residents in paying tributes to every of those that died whereas performing their obligation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved households,” added President Kovind.
In a tweet, PM Modi mentioned, “I’m deeply anguished by the helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu by which we’ve got misplaced Gen Bipin Rawat, his spouse and different personnel of the Armed Forces. They served India with utmost diligence. My ideas are with the bereaved households.”
Gen Bipin Rawat was an excellent soldier. A real patriot, he enormously contributed to modernising our armed forces and safety equipment. His insights and views on strategic issues have been distinctive. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YOuQvFT7Et
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2021
“Gen Bipin Rawat was an excellent soldier. A real patriot, he enormously contributed to modernising our armed forces and safety equipment. His insights and views on strategic issues have been distinctive. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti,” mentioned the prime minister.
“As India’s first CDS, Gen Rawat labored on numerous features referring to our armed forces together with defence reforms. He introduced with him a wealthy expertise of serving within the Military. India will always remember his distinctive service,” added PM Modi.
Union house minister Amit Shah referred to as Gen Rawat “one of many bravest troopers” and mentioned his contributions “can’t be put into phrases”.
“A really unhappy day for the nation as we’ve got misplaced our CDS, Basic Bipin Rawat Ji in a really tragic accident. He was one of many bravest troopers, who has served the motherland with utmost devotion. His exemplary contributions & dedication can’t be put into phrases. I’m deeply pained,” mentioned Mr Shah.
A really unhappy day for the nation as we’ve got misplaced our CDS, Basic Bipin Rawat Ji in a really tragic accident. He was one of many bravest troopers, who has served the motherland with utmost devotion. His exemplary contributions & dedication can’t be put into phrases. I’m deeply pained.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 8, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned the “premature dying” of Gen Rawat is an “irreparable loss” for the Armed Forces of the nation.
“Deeply anguished by the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Workers Gen Bipin Rawat, his spouse and 11 different Armed Forces personnel in a particularly unlucky helicopter accident immediately in Tamil Nadu. His premature dying is an irreparable loss to our Armed Forces and the nation,” he mentioned in a tweet.
Deeply anguished by the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Workers Gen Bipin Rawat, his spouse and 11 different Armed Forces personnel in a particularly unlucky helicopter accident immediately in Tamil Nadu.
His premature dying is an irreparable loss to our Armed Forces and the nation.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 8, 2021
In separate tweets, the minister mentioned, “Basic Rawat had served the nation with distinctive braveness and diligence. As the primary Chief of Defence Workers he had ready plans for jointness of our Armed Forces.”
“My coronary heart goes out to the households of those that misplaced their family members on this accident. Praying for the speedy restoration of Gp Capt Varun Singh, who is at the moment beneath remedy on the Navy Hospital, Wellington,” added Mr Singh.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi referred to as it an “unprecedented tragedy” and prolonged condolences to the household of Gen Rawat.
I lengthen my condolences to the household of Gen Bipin Rawat and his spouse.
That is an unprecedented tragedy and our ideas are with their household on this troublesome time.
Heartfelt condolences additionally to all others who misplaced their lives.India stands united on this grief.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 8, 2021
“I lengthen my condolences to the household of Gen Bipin Rawat and his spouse. That is an unprecedented tragedy and our ideas are with their household on this troublesome time. Heartfelt condolences additionally to all others who misplaced their lives. India stands united on this grief,” tweeted Mr Gandhi.
Following are the condolences tweeted by different ministers and leaders:
Deeply pained by the sudden demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his spouse & 11 different Armed Forces personnel in an unlucky helicopter accident immediately in Tamil Nadu.Enormous loss to the nation.
I salute Gen Rawat for his excellent companies. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved households.— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) December 8, 2021
Deeply disturbed to know in regards to the demise of CDS Basic #BipinRawat, his spouse & different armed forces officers in an unlucky Mi-17 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.
I be part of our nation in mourning the lack of certainly one of India’s best troopers. My condolences to his household & pals. pic.twitter.com/kPskrFre6z
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) December 8, 2021
Shocked and saddened to listen to in regards to the demise of Chief of Defence Workers Basic Bipin Rawat. He had a extremely embellished profession and his service within the defence discipline over the previous 4 a long time will at all times be remembered.
My heartfelt condolences to his household.#BipinRawat— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) December 8, 2021
