Indian Army Chief , General Upendra Dwivedi, while handing over command of the Indian Army to General Dhiraj Seth, described his service of over four decades in the Indian Army as the “greatest privilege” of his life. On the day of his retirement, June 30, General Dwivedi handed over the responsibilities of the office of ‘Chief of the Army Staff’ to General Seth in New Delhi.
As part of the farewell ceremony, General Dwivedi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi and expressed gratitude for the support received from soldiers, veterans, their families, and civilians.
He said, “As I conclude my tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), I am filled with a deep sense of humility, gratitude, pride, and satisfaction. The journey from Sainik School to this moment has been unforgettable. Serving in the Indian Army for over four decades has been the greatest privilege of my life.”
General Dwivedi added, “Today, I am handing over this responsibility to General Dhiraj Seth. He is an experienced soldier and a capable leader. I have full confidence that under his leadership, the Indian Army will scale new heights while upholding its glorious traditions, professionalism, and resolve. As I hand over this responsibility today, I have complete faith in the future of the Indian Army. It will remain rooted in its traditions, stay vigilant regarding current challenges, and always remain prepared for any situation that may arise in the future.”
In his address, General Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army derives its strength not from any single individual, but from its soldiers, commanders, veterans, families, and the citizens of the country. He paid tribute to all the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
He highlighted the Army’s sustained preparedness and vigilance over the past two years, citing the successful execution of ‘Operation Snow Leopard’ along the northern borders and ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the western front.
