Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi releases book by the widow of Brigadier Lidder, who died in 2021 crash
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi launched the book “I Am a Soldier’s Wife” on Saturday. The book is written by Geetika Lidder, the wife of late Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder, who died in a helicopter crash in December 2021. The crash in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills also claimed the life of former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.
Speaking at the event, General Dwivedi said, “This volume aptly titled ‘I Am a Soldier’s Wife’ encapsulates, not just the life of a soldier but the essence of a devoted husband, a cherished father, and an aspiring leader of the Indian Army in general, and the J&K Rifles Regiment in particular.”
He spoke about leadership and outlined four key qualities. “I call them four C’s. That is character. Competence. Conduct and Commitment,” he said. “It may not be an exaggeration if I mention here that these four C’s were probably inspired by the personality of Lakhwinder.”
Reflecting on Brigadier Lidder’s service, he said, “A man whose life was a testament of courage, integrity, achievements and unwavering commitment to the profession of…”
“His sudden departure along with the first CDS Bipin Rawat in the tragic crash leaves an indelible void in the hearts of all who knew him and admire the values he stood for,” he added.
