Honouring India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Late General Bipin Rawat, the Arunachal Government has decided to rename the Walong-Kibithu stretch after him.
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu tweeted earlier on Wednesday making the announcement on Twitter. “General Bipin Rawat Ji will always be remembered for his extraordinary contribution in bolstering India’s defence. In his honour, the Walong-Kibithu road in Arunachal will be named after him, where he rendered his valuable service as Commanding Officer of 5/11 Gorkha Rifles,” Khandu wrote in a tweet.
In addition to this, the General Bipin Rawat Hall of Raj Bhawan, Itanagar was also dedicated to the people of Arunachal Pradesh in the virtual presence of the late General’s daughters Kritika and Tarini Rawat on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day.
Late General Bipin Rawat’s family extended their heartiest gratitude to the state’s Governor and Chief Minister for their ‘noble gesture’. The 12,000 sq ft large hall is a first of its kind, state of the art hall with a 28-pillar grand entry, porch, double ramps and transparent full roof view.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat will also be conferred posthumously with the Padma Vibhushan – the country’s second-highest civilian award.
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