Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Saturday (October 11, 2025) that Uttarakhand, being a border state, is a strategically very sensitive and important state and there is a need to be alert and cautious on the China border.

Addressing a rally of ex-servicemen here, General Chauhan said that Uttarakhand has a 350 km border with China and 275 km border with Nepal, which makes the state sensitive and strategically important from the security point of view.

India needs to remain alert on LAC

He said, ‘Uttarakhand’s border with China is very quiet and hence sometimes we forget that Uttarakhand is a border state. We should keep in mind that we have some differences with China regarding LAC (Line of Control) and border and sometimes these come to the fore, like in the Barahoti area. For this reason we all have to be alert and cautious.

Chief of Defense Staff appealed to the people of the border areas to actively participate in the security of the border and said that monitoring the borders is not only the responsibility of the army, but the awareness of the local people is also equally important.

VIDEO | Addressing the veterans at an event in Dehradun, Chief of Defense Staff Gen Anil Chauhan says, “Uttarakhand is a border state, sharing its borders with Nepal and China. Although there is peace at the border with China, some differences exist, and we should remain… pic.twitter.com/flNnZQvH60

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 11, 2025

CDS recited the famous dialogue of the film ‘Aankhen’

Describing the people living in border areas, especially ex-servicemen, as ‘eyes’, the CDS said that if they remain alert, the borders will remain even stronger. On this occasion, he also recited the famous dialogue of the film ‘Aankhen’, ‘No one can touch the borders of that country, which is guarded by the eyes’.

General Chauhan also said that on the lines of the way cooperative societies supply food to the Army in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh, now this system will be started in Uttarakhand also. He said that at present the products related to dairy and animal husbandry are being taken from cooperative societies and in the coming time, fresh ration will also be taken from them. This will not only ensure smooth supply of goods to the border areas, but will also provide economic benefits to the local people.

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Chief Defense President (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Wednesday (24 September 2025) that the use of the Air Force during the 1962 Indo-China war would have reduced the Chinese invasion significantly. He said that this step could have been called ‘stress -enhancing’ then, but now it is not as it happened in ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Regarding the war with China 63 years ago, he said that advance policy should not have been implemented equally to Ladakh and NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency) or present Arunachal Pradesh. He said that this is because the history of the dispute between the two regions is different and the land is also completely different. Following similar policies was flawed. The CDS said that the security situation has changed in the last few years and the nature of war has also changed.

‘Thought to use the Air Force, but …’

General Chauhan made this comment in a recorded video message aired during the release of the revised autobiography of the late Lieutenant General SP Thorat in Pune. Lieutenant General Thorat was the ‘General Officer Commanding-in-Chief’ of the Eastern Command before the Indo-China War. The CDS said that Lieutenant General Thorat had thought of using the Indian Air Force, but the then government did not allow such a step.

‘India benefits a big benefit in the 1962 war’

On the use of the Air Force, the CDS said that during the 1962 war, it would have greatly benefited. The CDS said that the use of aerial power would have reduced the speed of Chinese invasion. He said, ‘This would have given a lot of time for the army to prepare. In those days, I think the use of Air Force was considered stress enhancing. I think this is not true now, and Operation Sindoor is an accurate example of this.

The Central Government, who is trying to create a shared and integrated theater command in the country, has extended the term of CDS General Anil Chauhan till May 2026. In this regard, the Ministry of Defense has issued an official statement and informed about the expansion of service.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Cabinet appointment Committee (ACC) has approved the service expansion of Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday (September 24). According to the Ministry of Defense, CDS General Chauhan, by 30 May 2026, will also serve the post of Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). It was also said that till 30 May 2026 or till no new order comes, they will remain in both their positions. CDS under the Ministry of Defense also serves as Secretary of DMA.

General Chauhan was appointed to the post of CDS on 28 September 2022. Everyone was shocked about his appointment. Because, he retired from the Army a few months ago from Lieutenant General Rank and was posted as Military-Advisor in National Security Council Secretariat under NSA Ajit Doval.

Government has approved the extension of services of general anil chauhan as Chief of defense staff (#CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, UPTO 30th May 2026, Or Until Further Orders, Whichever is Earlier.

Commissioned in 1981, Gen Chauhan has had a distinguished…

– Ministry of Defense, Government of India (@SPOKESPERSONMOD) September 24, 2025

By posing a Lieutenant General Rank officer as Chief of Defense Staff, the government not only provided the rank of General after retirement but also appointed the country’s largest military commander. General Chauhan, who joined the Indian Army (Army) in the year 1981, has served on staff and command posts in different parts of the country.

Before him (now late) General Bipin Rawat was appointed by the government on 30 December 2019. But in the year 2021, General Rawat lost his life in a helicopter accident with 13 military officers, including his wife. General Rawat was the first defense head (CDS) of the country.

The government had created the post of CDS so that, separate commands of all three wings of the army i.e. Army, Air Force and Navy can be integrated and made the theater command. The jointness and integration of the government’s armed forces was a deep setback due to the untouchable death of General Rawat. But General Chauhan came and worked to advance this vision.

The Army and the Navy are ready to integrate the armed forces but have been objected by the Air Force. In such a situation, preparing the Air Force for the theater command before the government can prove to be a crooked kheer. This is the reason that the government has extended the tenure of General Chauhan till May 2026 so that sharing and integration can be strengthened before making the theater command.

At the recent Combined Commanders Conference held in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing all the top commanders of the armed forces, described self -reliance, jointness and innovation as the mantra of victory.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan has been carrying out a conspiracy against India for years and China has also played a role in it. The meeting of Pakistan and China can become a threat to India’s security. Army Chief CDS Anil Chauhan reacted to the matter. He said that Pakistan has got 70 to 80 percent of weapons and equipment from China in the last five years.

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Cds anil chauhan on pakistan: CDS General Anil Chauhan lashed out on terrorism and told how Pakistan came to knees in a few hours. He said that the thinking behind Operation Sindoor was to stop Pakistan sponsored terrorism. He said that when there was a request from Pakistan to negotiate and reduce tension, we accepted it.

‘Indian Army made accurate attacks’

Addressing a program at Pune University, CDS Anil Chauhan said that the Indian armed forces launched very carefully on Pakistani bases. He said, Pakistan had planned to retaliate against India for 48 hours, but all their planning collapsed in 8 hours.

‘Pakistan collapsed within 8 hours’

The CDS said that Pakistan targeted India to defeat India in 48 hours at around 1 pm on 10 May. He said, “Pakistan felt that its campaign would run for 48 hours, but he gave up in eight hours and he started expressing his desire to talk.”

He said that the thinking behind Operation Sindoor was that the state sponsored terrorism from Pakistan should be tightened and that country cannot be allowed to make India hostage of terrorism. He said, “Whatever happened in Pahalgam was a great cruelty. India is no longer in the shadow of terrorism and nuclear blackmail.”

‘India’s tolerance has a limit’

Warning Pakistan, General Anil Chauhan said that India’s tolerance has a limit. He again reiterated that the losses on professional military forces have no effect. The CDS said, “Disadvantages are not important in war, but the results are important. As far as our opponent is concerned, it has decided to shed blood by giving a thousand wounds to India. India has shown the limit of tolerance from Operation Sindoor.”

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Operation Sindoor: Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan has made a big disclosure regarding India’s Operation Sindoor. He said that five minutes after the terrorist bases were destroyed, Pakistan was informed. India had also called Pakistan after the attack and said that if it attacks, then next time it will be answered more strongly. CDS Anil Chauhan said that India’s goal was to end only terrorists.

CDS Chauhan recently participated in Savitribai Phule Pune University program ‘Future Wars and Warfare’. He said during this time, “The DGMO had informed the Pakistani side five minutes after ruining the hideouts of the terrorists. We also told the General of Pakistan that if they attack, then this time we will answer more strongly. We have more deadly weapons than Pakistan. ”

India has seen the most terrorist attacks – CDS Anil Chauhan

Referring to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, CDS Chauhan said, “What happened in Pahalgam was extreme cruelty. Those killed in the attack were shot on their heads in front of their families and children in the name of religion. It is not accepted in any way. This created hatred in the society. This was not the first terrorist incident in India. The country has also seen many terrorist attacks before this. India has been a victim of the most terrorist incidents and due to this about 20,000 people have died.

What did CDS say on Pakistan’s drone attack

India had thwarted Pakistan’s drone and missile attack. Talking about India’s capacity, CDS Chauhan said, “We knew that we have a better counter-drain system.” Both countries have tried to gain different abilities. So obviously there is a risk in it. As much as we have, they were not used in the battlefield.

India Pakistan tension: India’s Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan said that Operation Sindoor was ‘contact lace’ war. During this time there was no contact of the armies, but still action was taken. Pakistan used drones and missiles against India. India also gave a befitting reply to this. Now CDS Anil Chauhan has indicated how the next war can happen.

CDS Chauhan recently participated in the Shangri-La dialogue. During this time, he warned Pakistan that the opponents have guessed our restraint from Operation Sindoor. CDS Chauhan said that India has suffered a lot due to terrorism, but the country is now strict about it. He pointed to Pakistan and said that India will not tolerate terror in any way.

Contact laces may be next war

If India is warned, then this operation can be contact laces just like vermilion. CDS Chauhan pointed out this. He said that the trend of ‘unmanned system’ and ‘do it yorsel’ has increased. This is reducing human loss and economic losses. Now the trend of drone in the war has also increased considerably. This was seen in the ongoing war between Ukraine-Russia. India and Pakistan also resorted to technology.

Future wars may be affected by these trends

Ukraine recently destroyed five of its airbase while attacking Russia. On the other hand, Russia has many deadly missiles, which it has not yet used. Future war sensors can be affected by technology. The target in an unmanned machine will be locked and it will attack through the sensor. The second trend can become long distance missiles.

These methods can be of non-contact warfare

• Cyber ​​war – Talking about cyber war, the enemy country’s computer network and database can be targeted. Hacking or malware can be resorted to for this.
• Electronic War – Radar or GPS can be blocked or through this the enemy country can be confused by giving false information.
• Drone or automatic weapon – Enemy country can be attacked through drones. This will reduce human damage.
• Information War – This includes spreading propaganda or running wrong news. The enemy can prove to be helpful in breaking the morale of the country.
• Hypersonic weapon – Extreme speed missiles can be successful in dodging the defense system. Therefore, it can also be used.

Shangri-la dialogue 2025: Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan of India has recently surrounded Pakistan on the issue of terrorism. He participated in the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore. He also talked about Operation Sindoor here. Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza also reached Singapore. Pak General Mirza raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir here.

Talking on Operation Sindoor, CDS Anil Chauhan said that our opponents should learn a lesson. According to a PTI news, General Chauhan said, “We have drawn a new line against terror. Opponents need to take lessons from this operation. I hope they have understood the limits of restraint of India. We have been fighting the proxy war of terror for the last two decades. During this time we have lost many of our people. Now want to finish this. ”

Pakistan’s conspiracy against India

Pakistan repeatedly conspires against India. 26 people died in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. India took its operation from vermilion and killed more than 100 terrorists. The Indian Army targeted 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The Pakistani Army tried to attack India in response, which the Indian Army gave a befitting reply.

Pakistan raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir

Pak General Sahir Shamshad Mirza said that he wants to end the dispute and move towards its solution. He said, “To end the controversy, it should be solved. I think peace can be established for a long time. When there is no dispute, there is no talk on the issue of Kashmir. The issue of Kashmir should be resolved according to the people there. UNCS proposals can also be resolved. ”

Sanjay nirupam on cds statement: CDS Anil Chauhan has admitted to the loss of fighter jet in a recent military conflict with Pakistan. Now the response of the leader of Eknath Shinde faction Sanjay Nirupam has come out about this. He has said that who has dropped how many fighter aircraft in Operation Sindoor should not be a matter of debate.

He further wrote on the social media platform X, “If there is war, then there is damage on both sides.” Army soldiers as well as strategic equipment. The issue is that who finally achieved what? Our Air Force entered Pakistan and destroyed their nine terrorist hideouts. Piles more than 100 terrorists. ”

Who should drop many fighter aircraft in Operation Sindoor, it should not be a matter of debate.
If there is war, then there is damage on both sides. The army soldiers as well as strategic equipment.
The issue is that who finally achieved what?
Our Air Force entered Pakistan and their nine…

– sanjay nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) May 31, 2025

‘Pakistani PM itself obeyed the air base ruin’
Shiv Sena leader Nirupam also said, “The Pakistani Prime Minister himself has admitted that India ruined his air base, so he could not retaliate.” Perhaps we have also destroyed its nuclear weapons.

Pakistan will now take several years to overcome- Nirupam

He further said, “What harm did Pakistan have caused us?” Yes, some of our civilians were killed and some soldiers were martyred.
We are very sad for this, but the devastation of Pakistan has become so big that it will take many years to overcome it. I think all Indians should celebrate this.

What did CDS Anil Chauhan say?

CDS General Chauhan was asked whether India had lost fighter jets during the military conflict. On this question, he said, “The good thing is that we could understand our strategic mistakes, improve them and implemented them again after two days. We blowed all our fighter aircraft again by targeting long distances. ”

He denied Pakistan’s claim to kill 6 Indian aircraft during Operation Sindoor. The CDS said, “This is completely wrong. On 7 May 2025, we suffered some damage in the initial stages but the number is not important here.