New Delhi, June 30 -- Outgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday described serving in the Indian Army for over four decades as the "greatest privilege" of his life as he handed over the responsibility of the Chief of the Army Staff to Gen Dhiraj Seth.

General Dwivedi expressed gratitude to soldiers, veterans, their families, and the citizens of the country for their unwavering support.

He laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital.

During the farewell ceremony, General Dwivedi said, "As I conclude my tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff, I am filled with a profound sense of humility, gratitude, pride, and satisfaction. The journey from Sainik School to this moment has been unforgettable. Serving in the ...