Army chief justifies decision to replace 1971 war painting with new artwork at his lounge

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi defended replacing a historic painting of Pakistan’s surrender in the 1971 war with a new artwork titled “Karam Kshetra” at his office in Raisina Hills. The decision sparked criticism from Army veterans, but Dwivedi justified it by emphasizing the importance of symbolism in connecting India’s history and the Army’s vision. The new painting, created by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Jacob, depicts the Army as a guardian of “Dharma” and symbolizes its evolution into a technologically-advanced integrated force.

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