Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Appointed India's Next Army Chief, First from Armoured Corps in 3 Decades

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff for India, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He is the first from the Armoured Corps in three decades, an NDA alumnus who has led two Army commands and contributed to military modernization.

13 Jun, 09:59 — 13 Jun, 12:23

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The Chief of Army Staff is a critical leadership position in the Indian military, responsible for commanding the Indian Army and advising the government on defense matters. This appointment ensures continuity in military leadership and strategic planning for national security.

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What sources agree on

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff
He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi
General Upendra Dwivedi will retire on June 30

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA).

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has led two Army commands.

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Coverage gaps

Details about Lt Gen Seth's career, including his role as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, NDA alumnus status, and leadership of two Army commands, as well as his involvement in military modernization.

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