Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan:
The highlight of the day was the prestigious Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan ( President House) , where General Ashok Raj Sigdel was formally conferred with the Honorary Generalship of the Indian Army by the President of India Draupadi Murmu. This special honour reflects the longstanding and exceptional bond between the Nepali and Indian Armies, a tradition that dates back over 70 years and symbolises the close military cooperation between the two nations.
As part of the ceremony, General Sigdel was formally bestowed with a new appellation as the Honorary General of the Indian Army, with a change in his rank plate, a gesture that underscores the deep mutual respect and the strengthening of defence relations. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the leadership and significant contributions of General Sigdel in fostering greater defence cooperation between Nepal and India.
Following the ceremony, General Sigdel interacted with a number of dignitaries and senior officials during a High Tea at Rashtrapati Bhawan. This gathering provided a platform for further discussions on matters of mutual interest, enhancing bilateral ties, and exploring avenues for greater collaboration between the two armed forces.
Meeting Rajnath Singh :
Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel called-on the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting is considered as a significant opportunity to reinforce the longstanding and strategic defence ties between the two nations. According to a press release ,the discussions were centred around issues of common interest.
