Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Saturday said the Indian defence forces followed the principle of 'Dharamyudh' during 'Operation Sindoor'. "Our forces hit only the terrorist hideouts and refrained from hitting civilian and military targets,” General Dwivedi said. He was speaking as the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Military School (RMS), Chail. Operation Sindoor refers to the military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir that killed twenty-six civilians. Lauding the contributions of the oldest of the five RMSs, which come under the direct control of the Union Ministry of Defence, General Dwivedi said the school has produced several outstanding officers and its alumni have carved out a name for themselves in diverse fields. He expressed the hope that the cadets from the schools would attain great heights and urged them to uphold the school’s values and carry forward its proud legacy with renewed zeal and responsibility. The event commenced with the inauguration of the Centenary Gate at the historic Cricket Stadium, Chail, also the highest cricket ground of the world, a symbolic tribute to the school’s enduring legacy of honour, tradition, and service to the nation. Principal Vimal Kumar Gangwal Jain expressed gratitude to the chief guest and other distinguished dignitaries for their presence at the centenary celebrations. The ceremony also featured a prize distribution, honouring excellence and achievement among the cadets. Nikhil Pratap Singh of Class XII was declared the best senior cadet, while Aryan Singh of Class IX was adjudged the best junior cadet and Aradhya of Class VIII was recognised as the best girl cadet. Mithila House was awarded the best junior house and Ujjain House was declared the best senior house, acknowledging their collective spirit, leadership, and contribution to school life. General Dwivedi released a special cover commemorating 100 years of RMS Chail. He also presented a special centenary trophy to the school.
