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General Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Chief of Army Staff on June 30
Times of India··30 Jun
Times of India reported June 30 Seth succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi who completed his tenure after taking office in June 2024. Armoured Corps officer and former Vice Chief Seth is first from the corps to lead the Army since General Shankar Roy Chowdhury retired in 1997. He previously commanded Southern and South Western Commands facing Pakistan.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Army leadership change affects modernisation pace.
- Theatre commands may improve joint operations.
- Western front experience shapes new chief.
What's Happening
- General Dhiraj Seth became Army chief.
- He replaced General Upendra Dwivedi.
- He is from the Armoured Corps.
Military Context
- He commanded two army commands.
- Transformation agenda spans this decade.
- Family has long military service.
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