Indian Army with full support from the Central Government is working to maintain peace in the troubled Kashmir valley, said the chief of Army General Bipin Rawat while talking to the media persons on the sidelines the programme he attended to mark the 51th founder’s day-cum-annual speech and prize day at Cambrian Hall, Dehradun on Saturday.
He further said that the Army would continue to fight for the unity and integrity of the country without buckling under any pressure. Notably, General Rawat is an alumnus of Cambrian Hall.
The 27th chief of Army staff of the Indian Army, Rawat had studied in Cambrian Hall around 44 years ago.
Visibly moved while visiting his alma mater, he touched the feet of his teacher Shanti Swaroop who had taught him when he was a student decades ago. He said, “Whatever I am today is thanks to my teachers,” he said.
He addressed the students and motivated them to live the school’s motto ‘Greater Heights’. He also remembered his well- spent days in the school and thanked the institution for its contribution on his life.
Earlier, General Rawat reached Dehradun Airport at around 2.30 pm. He then flew to Cantt by a chopper. He would spend the night at a guest house in Dehradun and is expected to fly back to Delhi on Sunday morning.
Addressing the gathering, the school president Rani Chandra Raj laxmi Rana said that it was a matter of great pride for Cambrian to have its alumnus General Vipin Rawat as the chief guest of the founder’s programme.
Besides, the wife of the chief of Army staff and a host of Army officers, the teachers and the parents of the students were present.
The function began with the arrival of the chief guest at 5 pm. The programme began with the singing of the school song followed by the principal’s annual report.
The chief guest General Rawat gave away the prizes and awarded different scholarships to the deserving students who excelled in various fields.
It was followed by a musical show by school orchestra and choir. About 80 students presented a marvellous orchestra Ras Tejas.
The function concluded with the singing of the national anthem.