Modi has qualities of successful Army commander:Maj Gen Singha

Ahmedabad, Mar 14: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has all the qualities of a successful Army commander, said General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General I S Singha of the Golden Katar Division here today.

He was speaking at the inauguration of three-day ''Know Your Army'' exhibition organised by the Golden Katar Division of the Army.

"Chief Minister Modi has all the qualities of a successful Army commander. His programmes are aimed at development of both the state and the nation," Singha said.

"Like in the Army, he (Modi) keeps deadline for completion of work, and ensures that target is achieved by the set time," he added.

Singha praised Modi and his government for the developmental work in the state.

The Golden Katar GOC also sought land for ex-servicemen housing scheme.

"I would like to request the Chief Minister to provide land to the Army for setting up housing welfare societies for the ex-servicemen in Ahmedabad. Such schemes are available in all other states," Singha said.

The inaugural ceremony saw brilliant performances of Malkhamb, Lazium and Khukri dance by the Army personnel.

The Dare Devils gave a spell-binding performance with stunts on motorcycles.

PTI