“Will live up to expectations…”: New CDS General Anil Chauhan’s first statement after assuming charge

Sep 30, 2022

New Delhi, Sept 30 (ANI): Government of India appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed forces. Lt General Anil Chauhan assumed charge on September 30 and made his first statement. “I'm proud. Will live up to the expectations of the post. We will try to tackle all challenges and difficulties together,” he said. In a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan held several command, staff, and instrumental appointments. His appointment comes 9 months after the untimely death of General Bipin Rawat in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu