Indian Armed Forces Committed To Maintain Legitimacy Of Our Claims On LoC: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

CDS Anil Chauhan has said that Indian Armed Forces are committed to maintain the legitimacy of India's claims on the LoC and peace and stability in the immediate as well as extended neighbourhood.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has said that Indian Armed Forces are committed to maintain the legitimacy of 'our claims on the LoC (Line of Control)' and play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability 'not only in our immediate but also in the extended neighbourhood'. He said that the war in Europe, the continued deployment of PLA in strength along the northern borders and political and economic turmoil in the immediate neighbourhood - all present a different form of challenge to the Indian military.

Speaking at the passing out parade of the 144th course of NDA in Pune, Maharashtra, Chauhan said, "We are living in a time when the global security situation is not at its best and the international geopolitical order is in a state of flux...We are also witnessing a new revolution in military affairs mostly driven by technology..."

"The armed forces of India are also on the path of major transformation jointness, integration and creation of theaterised commands are on the anvil," the CDS added.

During the parade, Chauhan also congratulated the cadets, adding "I congratulate women cadets for breaking into this male bastion. I'm glad that you have chosen to shoulder equal responsibilities as your male brothers to defend national interests."