In a notable gathering at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu convened a meeting with senior military leaders, including both current and former Chiefs of the Indian Army. The assembly featured prominent figures such as Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, along with former Chiefs General VP Malik, General NC Vij, General JJ Singh, General Deepak Kapoor, General Bikram Singh, and General Manoj Pande.
Taking place in the historically rich conference room of the President’s official residence, the meeting emphasized a significant collaboration of military expertise and strategic vision. This interaction followed a classified briefing on Operation Sindoor, where General Dwivedi reported to the retired Chiefs about the latest developments concerning India’s defense posture.
While specific details from the discussions have not been made public, the presence of General VP Malik—who helmed the Army during the pivotal 1999 Kargil War—highlights the importance of leveraging past operational insights to inform contemporary security strategies. This is particularly relevant given the ongoing tensions with neighboring nations, China and Pakistan.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, emblematic of India’s democratic and military legacy, continues to serve as a vital venue for crucial national security dialogues. This meeting not only reinforces the tradition of institutional memory in defense planning but also exemplifies the concerted efforts of India’s military leadership to navigate the country through the challenges posed by evolving regional and global threats.
