FICCI deeply mourns the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence

Dec 08, 2021

NEW DELHI, 08 December 2021: Mr Uday Shankar, President, FICCI today expressed his deep condolence on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and other officials from armed forces.

 

"I express my heartfelt condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Rawat was a great military leader and supporter of Indian industry, and his death will leave a void for both the armed forces and industry," added Mr Shankar.

 

Mr SP Shukla, Chairman, FICCI Defence and Aerospace Committee said, "Both Armed Forces and Indian Defence Industry have lost a great warrior & a most respected leader. General Rawat brought monumental positive impact to the systems while he served as Chief of the Army Staff and in his current responsibility as Chief of the Defence Staff."

 

He further stated that General Rawat was deeply involved with FICCI and lent his complete support to FICCI's initiatives for Indian Defence Sector. He further added that General Rawat will always be remembered for his great contribution in building the theatre strategy of the armed forces and the nation building.