New Delhi, June 23: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed the honorary position of ‘Colonel of the Regiment’ for the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts. This move reinforces his deep-rooted connections with the regiment.
After taking command of the Indian Army, General Dwivedi had previously relinquished his role as Colonel of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts. During his tenure as Army Chief, he decided not to hold the Colonel position in any regiment. This choice reflects his commitment to the highest traditions of leadership in the Indian Army and his equal responsibility towards the entire force.
The title of ‘Colonel of the Regiment’ is a prestigious honorary position within the Indian Army, typically held by a senior officer of the rank of Lieutenant General. This officer acts as the protector or guardian of the specific regiment. Occasionally, the Army Chief also takes on the honorary Colonel title for their original regiment or other regiments. Upholding this tradition, the Army Chief has accepted the honorary Colonel position for the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts.
During a dignified military ceremony, the current Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General M.P. Singh, presented the honorary Colonel’s baton to the Army Chief. This traditional military honor symbolizes the unbreakable bond between General Upendra Dwivedi and his regiment, as well as the regiment’s illustrious legacy. This appointment not only reflects his long-standing and profound connection with the regiment but also honors the rich military traditions, valor, and sacrifice of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts.
The ceremony highlighted the proud traditions of the Indian Army, emphasizing leadership, loyalty, and regimental spirit. The Army Chief’s acceptance of the honorary Colonel role is a matter of pride for the regiment’s officers, soldiers, and veterans, symbolizing their enduring emotional connection with their regiment.
The Colonel of the Regiment primarily serves as the moral guardian of the regiment. They uplift the morale of soldiers and their families, working to keep the entire regiment united as one family. This position is awarded to an officer who has had a deep relationship with the regiment.
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