ITANAGAR, Jan 27: On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra on Wednesday dedicated the ‘General Bipin Rawat Hall’ of Raj Bhavan here to the people of the State in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other dignitaries.
Interacting with the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) late General Bipin Rawat’s daughters Kritika and Tarini Rawat through virtual mode, the Governor said that General Rawat was a great general and also a great friend of the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
“A great patriot, great strategist, a gallant soldier and an outstanding general, General Rawat will always be remembered by the people of Arunachal Pradesh and will be an inspiring figure for the present and future generations of the whole nation,” Mishra said.
CM Khandu said that General Bipin Rawat will always be remembered for his extraordinary contribution in bolstering India’s defence. He informed that in his honour, the road from Walong to Kibithu, where General Rawat rendered his valuable service as Commanding Officer of his battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles, will be named after him.
Meanwhile, late Rawat’s family extended their heartiest gratitude to the Governor and the Chief Minister for their thoughtful act, which they termed as ‘noble gesture’.
A communique from the Raj Bhavan said that the 12,000 sq ft General Bipin Rawat Hall is made of world-class materials. The ceiling, pillars and interior fittings are best of the best qualities and maintenance free. The 28-pillar supported hall is first of its kind in the State with grand entry, porch, covered double ramps with transparent full roof view.
CDS Bipin Rawat, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others, had died in an IAF helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on December 8 last year.