The controversy around the unpublished book, Four Stars of Destiny, erupted after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi read excerpts from it in the Lok Sabha on February 2, taking reference from an online magazine article on the same.
The Army Chief underscored that blood and water cannot flow together, referring to the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty by New Delhi. The suspension of the treaty was one of the diplomatic and policy measures undertaken by India to respond to Pakistan's continued support for terrorism.
The Army Chief was speaking at a function at his alma mater, the Sainik School at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh.
General Pierre Schill also visited the National Defence College and delivered a lecture and interacted with 65th NDC Course participants.
Terming Operation Sindoor as a perfect example bearing the “Whole Nation Approach”, he said the approach helped in ticking all right boxes off the Union War Book without invoking it.
General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over as the new Chief of Army Staff from General Manoj Mukund Naravane after he retired on Saturday after 42 years in service.
The honour was conferred upon him in reciprocation of the honour given to Indian Army Chief, Gen M M Naravane during his visit to the Himalayan nation in November last year.
Extensions at the top destabilize the entire structure of the army. A fresh wave of chief wannabes are denied the post; they have to retire with their desire unrequited.
The outgoing ISI chief had played a crucial part in the Doha talks that led to the American departure from Afghanistan and more recently in meeting Taliban hardliners to cobble together a government in Kabul.
He also visited 'INS Teg', a Missile Frigate affiliated with the 'Sikh Light Infantry Regiment'. In the evening, the General Naravane called on Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra, and discussed issues of mutual interest including welfare and resettlement of Veterans in the State.
