Chiefs of Staff Host Farewell Dinner For the President of India
The Chiefs of Staff hosted a farewell dinner for the President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil in New Delhi on July 21, 2012. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall, N.A.K. Browne, and the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh and other senior officers of the three Services were present..

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Citizens,
At the very outset, I would like to say that I am heartened by the enthusiasm shown regarding this Workshop.
My dear young friends from China and other distinguished members of the Chinese delegation, on behalf of the people and the Government of India, I extend to you all a very warm welcome.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Ladies and Gentlemen,