'The country has lost a true patriot', PM, President expressed grief over the death of Bipin Rawat

There is a wave of mourning across the country over the death of 13 people including CDS General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in Kannur, Tamil Nadu. From the Prime Minister, the President, the Defense Minister to the Leaders of the Opposition have condoled the death of CDS Rawat and others.

Condoling the death of General Rawat, PM Narendra Modi described him as a great soldier. The PM tweeted, "General Rawat was a great soldier. He was a true patriot, he played an important role in the modernization of Indian forces. His knowledge and outlook on strategic issues was excellent, I am deeply saddened by his passing. om Shanti.''

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also expressed grief over the news of the death of CDS General Rawat. He wrote on Twitter, "Deeply saddened by the demise of CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others from the armed forces in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. His death is a big blow to the army and the country.