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Army Chief Dhiraj Seth calls on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
NDTV··3 Jul
General Dhiraj Seth, who took charge as 31st Chief of Army Staff on June 30, 2026, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan-2 on July 2, officials said. Seth succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi. The Raksha Mantri office shared photos on X after Seth received a guard of honour at South Block on July 1.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Army leadership changes may affect defence procurement and modernisation priorities.
- Border security posture remains a key focus for the new Chief of Army Staff.
- Self-reliance in defence manufacturing is a stated force objective.
What's Happening
- General Dhiraj Seth called on Rajnath Singh on July 2.
- Seth took charge as Army Chief on June 30.
- He received a guard of honour at South Block on July 1.
Military Context
- Seth succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi after his retirement.
- He previously headed two operational commands on the western front.
- The Indian Army has about 1.3 million personnel.
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