2 years ago
STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF BIPIN RAWAT
BRENDAN O’CONNOR MP
Our thoughts are with the people of India today after the tragic death of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others in a helicopter crash.
Gen Rawat held a long and significant military career and was the first Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.
His wife Madhulika Rawat, a prominent social worker and vocal advocate for the well-being of the wives and children of Army personnel, also died in the crash.
I note the strong ties between our two countries and our partnership through the recently reinvigorated Quad.
Labor sends our deepest condolences.
Gen Rawat held a long and significant military career and was the first Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.
His wife Madhulika Rawat, a prominent social worker and vocal advocate for the well-being of the wives and children of Army personnel, also died in the crash.
I note the strong ties between our two countries and our partnership through the recently reinvigorated Quad.
Labor sends our deepest condolences.