Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the government's commitment to modernizing the armed forces to adapt to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and evolving warfare dynamics.
Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that while the situation along India’s northern border remains stable, it continues to be sensitive. He assured that the armed forces are fully prepared to address any challenges, emphasising the modernisation of equipment and development of critical infrastructure in the region.
On the occasion of the 77th Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Army's pivotal role in the nation's journey towards achieving a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047, emphasising their dedication and valour.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has urged veterans of the armed forces to assist in resolving the ethnic crisis and restoring peace in the violence-stricken northeastern state.
Expressing his gratitude to the brave women and men who dedicated their lives to safeguard the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day, described veterans as ''heroes and enduring symbols of patriotism.''
In addition, teams have been kept on standby in ICG’s ashore units for providing assistance at other locations.
The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Additional Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjay Jaju, ADG Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and other senior officials of MoD.
The bench sought a response from the centre to a request made by the Delhi government for calling in the army to manage the crisis.
The petition titled as Manish Gupta Vs. GNCTD & Ors. has been filed by advocates Praveen K Sharma, Dhananjay Grover and Kamil Khan
Rajnath Singh was briefed on the measures taken by various units under the defence ministry in providing aid to the civil administration in this hour of crisis.
