{"id":13787,"date":"2026-11-02T18:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=13787"},"modified":"2026-11-02T18:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:54:29","slug":"former-minister-govind-singh-thakur-congratulates-lt-gen-sushil-chander-mahant-on-taking-over-as-dgit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=13787","title":{"rendered":"Former Minister Govind Singh Thakur Congratulates Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant on Taking Over as DGIT."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>Former Minister Govind Singh Thakur Congratulates Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant on Taking Over as DGIT.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shimla:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former minister and senior BJP leader from Manali, Govind Singh Thakur, has congratulated Lieutenant General Sushil Chander Mahant, a native of Katrain village in Manali Assembly constituency, on assuming charge as the Director General of Integrated Training (DGIT) of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p>In his congratulatory message, Thakur described the appointment as a moment of immense pride and honour for Kullu district, particularly the Manali Assembly constituency.<\/p>\n<p>He said Lt Gen Mahant had achieved this prestigious position through more than three-and-a-half decades of distinguished military service, exceptional leadership, discipline and unwavering dedication to the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Thakur highlighted that the senior Army officer&#8217;s achievement was a matter of great pride for the people of Kullu, especially residents of the Manali region, as he had brought recognition to his native village and the entire area through his distinguished career.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulating Lt Gen Mahant and his family on the achievement, the former minister extended his best wishes for his new responsibility and successful tenure.<\/p>\n<p>He also prayed to Mata Hidimba for the officer&#8217;s good health and success in discharging his responsibilities. 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