New Army Chief Bipin Rawat Takes Over as Gen Dalbir Singh Retires
Dalbir Singh retired after 43 years in service.
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General Dalbir Singh (left) passes on the baton to General Bipin Rawat.
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The Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh retired on Saturday after 43 years in service. He handed over charge to his successor, General Bipin Rawat.
"After 43 years of service to the nation, I superannuate today. I salute the martyrs who made supreme sacrifices," Dalbir Singh said after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi.
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