self-reliance and that the nation’s anguish over his death will endure. He also assured to make a new resolve. A quest in which he was deeply committed.
During the inauguration of the Saryu Canal Project in Uttar Pradesh, the PM said, “A soldier is not a soldier only when he is in the army. His whole life is marked by discipline and by dedicating himself to uphold the dignity of the country. In the days to come, General Rawat will see his India moving forward”.
The prime minister said, “India is in pain, but despite the pain, we never let it stop our progress. India will not stop. India will not pause. Indians will together work harder, face every challenge both inside and outside the country and make India more powerful and prosperous”. He added, “It is a huge loss for every patriot of the country. The entire country witnessed General Rawat’s bravery and his efforts in making the forces atma nirbhar (self-reliant)”.
PM Modi hailed India’s first Chief of Defense Staff for his accomplishments, who lost his life in a helicopter crash last Wednesday with his wife and 11 juniors. He claimed that the late officer fought to fortify borders, enhance armed forces cooperation, and establish a structure that is self-reliant in every manner possible. He added that a finest homage to a general from a country in grief would be to work hard to overcome every obstacle within and beyond the country.
The Prime Minister also spoke about Group Captain Varun Singh, the only survivor of the accident who is currently fighting for his life in a Bengaluru hospital. He promised Singh’s family that the government will be by their side as well as with all others who have lost loved ones in this catastrophe.
