General Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as the 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. His sudden demise has shook the country for he was a very valuable contributor to our defence & to the safety of our country. He is a national hero and his work & achievements must never be forgotten by us. Here is a short podcast about his life history and his achievements. May his soul rest in peace.