Gorakhpur (UP): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday visited the Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur to attend the annual ‘Vyakhyanmala’ held on the death anniversary of Mahant Digvijaynath Maharaj and Mahant Avedyanath Maharaj.
He addressed a session on “National Security Challenges in front of India” in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Highlighting the complex nature of India’s security environment, General Chauhan said the country shares borders with seven nations, making its strategic landscape highly sensitive.
“Terrorism has been a major challenge. While its impact has declined, newer, unconventional threats are emerging that are not always visible,” he noted.
Earlier in the day, the former head of Defence Studies Department at Gorakhpur University reflected on the contributions of Mahant Digvijayanth to education and public life, stressing their continued relevance in today’s time.
General Chohan has arrived in Gorakhpur on Thursday, when he joined the Chief Minister Adityanath for the foundation stone laying of Gorakha War Memorial’s renovation and the Gorakha Museum.
