Check out pictures! General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: December 31, 2019 04:59 PM2019-12-31T16:59:36+5:302019-12-31T17:23:57+5:30
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General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
General Manoj Mukund Naravane took over as the Army chief at around 12 pm on Tuesday. Naravane took charge as the Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army which takes care of India's nearly 4,000-km border with China.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
He was made the first Chief of Defense Staff of the country. Before becoming the Deputy Chief of Army Staff in September, Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army, which guards India's nearly four thousand kilometers border with China.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat retired on December 31 after three years in the post.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
Naravane was commissioned into the Seventh Battalion, Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in June 1980
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Chief of Army Staff
During his service of 37 years, he served in various command, was active in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast and held many important responsibilities.
