Special Correspondent
KL News Network
Jammu
On his first day after assuming the charge, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Sunday during his first ceremonial guard of honour sent out a strong message saying India wanted peace and tranquillity at the borders, but if needed, they would not hesitate to use force.
General Rawat was talking to the media after inspecting a guard of honour at the South Block in New Delhi.
According to reports, Gen Rawat said, “We want peace and tranquillity at the border but the target of peace does not mean we are weak. If need be, we will not hesitate to use force.”
When asked what would be his priorities, he said, “There will be no change in vision and thrust areas of the army. It has been arrived at after due deliberations.”
Earlier in his remarks, Gen Rawat said, “I am aware of the roles and tasks assigned to the army. This will include maintaining security at the borders.”
Gen Rawat also sent across a message to all ranks of the army saying every soldier counted. “Everyone counts and is equal in my eyes,” he said in a possible effort to end the social media comments about promotion of Infantry over the Armoured Corps.
