Army Chief remembers Manekshaw, underscores role played by Indian military leaders

Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, on Thursday highlighted the evolution of military strategic vision and contemporary strategic thought over the years and the stellar role played by Indian military leaders.

Delivering the memorial lecture on the occasion of birth centenary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, MC (Military Cross), one of the most illustrious Generals of the Indian Army, General Singh gave a stimulating talk on "Evolution of Indian Military Strategic Thought", a contemporary topic, having immense relevance to all strategists involved in the management of security and defence of the country.

The proceedings began with a welcome note from the Director General of Infantry Lt. Gen. Rameshwar Yadav.

The lecture, which was organised at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, culminated with closing remarks by the Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. S.K. Singh and vote of thanks by Director General of Infantry.

The commemorative event was attended by a large, number of serving and retired Chiefs of three services, other senior serving officers and veterans.