Army will stand up to all external and internal threats, asserts Vice Chief of Staff
The Hindu
Lt. Gen. Mohanty said "India's comprehensive national power increases and it gets called upon to play an increasingly larger role in global geo-politics."
Adversaries with 'hegemonic' designs try altering status quo under false pretexts, but the Indian Army must and will stand up to all external and internal threats, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. General Chandi Prasad Mohanty said on Saturday.
After reviewing a passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here, Lt. Gen. Mohanty also hailed the "increasingly significant role" of women officers in the Indian Army and said they have proved their mettle despite the "trying nature" of the profession.
In his address, Lt. Gen. Mohanty said "India's comprehensive national power increases and it gets called upon to play an increasingly larger role in global geo-politics."