President, PM condole Gen Bipin Rawat’s death, and other

New Delhi, Dec 8, 2008 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind expressed their deep sorrow Wednesday over the death of General Bipin Rawat (CDS), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and his wife, as well as other military personnel who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiri Hills (Tamil Nadu)Amit Shah, Home Minister, and J.

P.Nadda, chief of BJP, also expressed condolences for the sudden death of CDS Rawat as well as 12 others onboard the ill-fated chopper.

In a series tweets, President Kovind stated, "I am shocked, anguished over Gen Bipin Rawats untimely death and his wife Madhulika Ji." One of the nations bravest sons has been lost.His four decades of selfless service to his country were marked by extraordinary gallantry, heroism, and selflessness.

My condolences go out to his family "It is deeply distressing to hear about the loss of life in the chopper accident.I join my fellow citizens in paying tribute to each of the fallen while doing their duty.

"My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased," the President stated in another tweet.Prime Minister Modi expressed his sorrow in a series tweets.They served India with the utmost diligence.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost a loved one." "Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier.He was a true patriot and greatly contributed to the modernization of our security apparatus and armed forces.His strategic insights and perspectives were extraordinary.I am deeply saddened by his passing.Om Shanti," added the Prime Minister.

Modi also stated that India will never forget General Rawat’s extraordinary service "As India’s first CDS, Gen Rawat worked extensively on various aspects of our armed forces, such as defence reforms.He brought with him the rich experience gained while serving in the Army.

Modi stated that India will never forget his extraordinary service.Amit Shah, who shared his grief, said that it was a very sad day for the country as we lost our CDS, General Bipin Rohat Ji, in a very tragic incident.

He was a brave soldier who gave his all to the country.It is impossible to express his extraordinary contributions and dedication."I am deeply hurt.

" "I also send my deepest condolences for the loss of Mrs Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other Armed Forces personnel.My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones.

May God grant them strength to cope with this terrible loss.The Home Minister prayed for Gp Capt Varun Sings quick recovery.Nadda tweeted his condolences to the families.

This is a terrible loss for the nation.Gen Rawat deserves my gratitude for his exceptional services.

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