Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat meets PM Modi

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his first meeting with him since taking over as the head of the force.

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his first meeting with him since taking over as the head of the force. “Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat met PM @narendramodi,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

Gen Rawat, who superseded two officers, took over as the head of Army on December 31.

Shortly, the Prime Minister is to be briefed by the Ministry of Defence on creation of the post of permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat met PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/sAJKf7D0PV

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 11, 2017

Gen Rawat, along with the Chiefs of Navy and Air Force, are also expected to be there during the presentation.

Story continues below this ad

Sources said Rawat also had a meeting with all army commanders including superseded southern command chief Lt Gen PM Hariz.

The army top brass is also believed to have discussed plans and preparations for the forthcoming Combined Commanders conference.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Lt Gen Bipin Rawat

Loading Taboola...

Disquiet in film board: ‘Censorship raj’, no meeting in 6 years, no reports, term lapsed

1 hr ago

A controversial decision-making process has set off divisions within the CBFC, and cast a long regulatory shadow on the Indian film industry as it aspires to be a global player . The Indian Express spoke to several top filmmakers and board members to find that a not-so-silent storm is brewing within the fraternity — and inside the CBFC, too — over what many call a “one-man show”.

View all shorts

Live Blog

Top Stories