Glimpses from outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's ceremonial farewell in New Delhi.
The farewell included military honours, tributes at the National War Memorial, and moments with family members.
IMAGE: Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan received a ceremonial guard of honour at the South Block Lawns in New Delhi, May 30, 2026. Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI Photo
Key Points
- General Anil Chauhan received ceremonial military honours as part of his farewell programme in New Delhi.
- The outgoing CDS paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial.
- Family members joined parts of the farewell events marking the conclusion of his tenure.
Tribute to Fallen Heroes
IMAGE: General Chauhan arrives to lay a wreath at the National War Memorial, here and below. Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Moments at the Memorial
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
IMAGE: General Chauhan pays tribute to the nation's fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, here and below. Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Military Honours at South Block
IMAGE: General Chauhan receives a ceremonial guard of honour at South Block Lawns, here and below. Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI Photo
Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI Photo
Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI Photo
IMAGE: General Chauhan is accompanied by his father Surendra Singh Chauhan at the National War Memorial. Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
IMAGE: General Chauhan addresses the media at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
IMAGE: General Chauhan with family members and military veterans at the National War Memorial. Photograph: Amit/ANI Photo
Photographs curated and Feature Presentation by Manisha Kotian/Rediff
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