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As chairman of the standing committee on defence, Khanduri had delivered reports critical of the country’s defence preparedness. Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana had said on Friday that the BJP removed Khanduri to ensure that there are no critical reports on defence matters ahead of the crucial elections in 2019. Dehradun: Days after his removal as chairman of the standing committee on defence, former Uttarakhand chief minister and BJP MP Major General B C Khanduri said on Saturday that he had “no regrets at the development” “I have done my duty,” he added.Khanduri was replaced by former Union minister Kalraj Mishra on Tuesday. I have no regrets. A report in March this year highlighted low stock of armaments with the armed forces.Talking to TOI over phone from Delhi on Saturday, Khanduri said, “In my tenure, I have taken numerous decisions for improving facilities for our army, navy and air force..