Parwinder SandhuJaipur, Jan. 15 -- Emphasising Rajasthan's unmatched legacy of valour, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the desert state has produced legends such as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and Param Vir Chakra awardee Abdul Hamid, making it a land where heroes have shaped the course of history.
Explaining the choice of Jaipur as the venue for the 78th Army Day Parade, the Army Chief said the event was held in Rajasthan to honour this proud martial heritage and its enduring bond with the Indian Army.
He also recalled his tenures in Rajasthan after getting commissioned. "After my commissioning, I was posted to Khajuwala near Bikaner. I have also commanded a battalion in Rajasthan. So, there has always been a l...