Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Thursday attended the Commemoration Parade of Reunion and the Commemoration of Bombay Sappers' War Memorial Centenary here in Pune.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Monday said that the violence levels have come down in the last year along the Line of Control (LoC), adding that the army will relentlessly pursue its operations to counter terrorists alongside the LoC and hinterland.
While maintaining that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains stable 'but sensitive', Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Monday said that in the last one year there haven't had any more friction areas between India and China.
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff on Monday highlighted the military prowess of the Indian Army and also showcased the Indian Army's efforts to transform into a future-ready, technology-driven, lethal and agile force.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that the Indian military is not only focussing on tradition but is also bringing about a positive change through new innovations and ideas.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted Indian Army personnel and their family members on the occasion on 76th Army Day, saying "you manifest Bharat's Himalayan courage protecting our sovereignty and safeguarding our progress to the pinnacle of civilization."
Addressing the people on the 76th Army Day, General Manoj Pande said that due to peace talks with local insurgent groups, there have been positive development in the North-east region.
General Pande's remarks at his annual press conference on Thursday that "our attempt is to continue talks (with China) to go back to the status quo ante which existed in the middle of 2020" are a reminder that the Chinese continue to deny Indian troops access to 2,000 square kilometres of
"The situation and terrorist activities in Rajouri and Poonch in the last 5-6 months have been an issue of concern to us. By 2003, terrorism in this area was fully disseminated and peace was established there until 2017-18. Because peace is coming in the valley, our adversaries are encour
"The situation on the northern border is stable but sensitive. We continue to talk to find a solution to address and balance issues between the two sides. Operational preparedness is very high, and deployment is both- robust, and balanced..." Chief of Army Staff, Manoj Pande said.