CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister MK Stalin, and leaders of political parties on Wednesday condoled the death of Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 defence personnel in a chopper crash near Coonor in the Nilgiris district.
“General Bipin Laxman Rawat had served as 26th Chief of Army Staff and rendered his 43 years of dedicated service to the nation. His strategies and his outstanding professional acumen helped India overcome external aggressions during recent times. His able leadership, vast experience, and innovative ideas helped in modernisation of defence sector. His demise is an unfathomable loss for India. India will miss its brave son,” the Governor said in his message.
