'A brief statement was made by the Army on the sensitive issue. But no questions were taken,' a member said.
Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.
Defence ministry says the focus was on suitability and merit for the selection of the new Army chief.
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar gave this information to the Parliamentary Committee on Exernal Affairs.
The Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers, saying every appointment by the government has become controversial.
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