This Article is From May 24, 2012

Antony hosts farewell dinner for army chief

Antony hosts farewell dinner for army chief
New Delhi: Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday hosted a farewell dinner for Army Chief Gen VK Singh who is retiring on May 31.

The Army Chief attended the dinner by the Defence Minister at the Army Battle Honours Mess at Delhi Cantt. The President will host a banquet for him today.

General Singh's last major function would be the National Defence Academy passing out parade on May 30 in Khadakvasla near Pune.

He will hand over the reins of the Army to Lieutenant General Bikram Singh on May 31 afternoon.

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