India appoints retired General Anil Chauhan as defence chief
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The Indian government said on Wednesday that it had appointed Anil Chauhan as its defence chief, to succeed Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash along with 13 others last December.
Chauhan, 61, served as a lieutenant general before retiring in May 2021, after commanding the Indian army’s eastern division.
He will also function as secretary to the department of military affairs once he takes charge, the government said in a statement.
His appointment comes after months of speculation over who would be India’s defence chief, while the situation at the country’s borders with China and Pakistan remains tense.
Read more: If Modi govt is so big on national security, why won’t it make crucial defence appointments?
Rawat was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in late 2019.
Rawat, his wife and 12 defence personnel were en route to a military staff college in southern India when the air force helicopter they were travelling in went down.
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Sep 28, 2022 07:54pm
Joke of the century.
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Sep 28, 2022 07:55pm
Congrats Gen Anil I hope you work towards making two nations love each other as day of wars are behind now.
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Sep 28, 2022 07:57pm
Don't worry Enemy will be dealt with on right time by stronger Pakistan Army
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Sep 28, 2022 07:59pm
wow. he looks serious. I mean serious.
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Sep 28, 2022 08:00pm
I have a PT teacher very much look like him
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Sep 28, 2022 08:04pm
Does India have neutrals?
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Sep 28, 2022 08:26pm
Good. Important news for Pakistan
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Sep 28, 2022 08:51pm
Congratulations, General Anil Chauhan.
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Sep 28, 2022 09:12pm
Another Neutrals chief of India
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Sep 28, 2022 09:31pm
In India, the government appoints the Army chief, not the other way around.
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Sep 28, 2022 09:46pm
90% of Indians must have not heard his name.
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Sep 28, 2022 09:48pm
Another good choice by the Modi government. I hope his primary role is to finalize the new joint theatre commands for Indian military. Not an easy task but good luck.
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Sep 28, 2022 09:54pm
@Syed ji, only Nationalists!
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Sep 28, 2022 09:57pm
CDS appointed by PM Modi s govt. No fuss no fanfare just a robust pro India appointment.
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Sep 28, 2022 10:07pm
@Hanif, Are serious that he looks serious?
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Sep 28, 2022 10:13pm
He looks more professional and sincere to India then our Neutrals are to Pakistan. Congrats India
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Sep 28, 2022 10:15pm
He has a comically large number of medals! Also, what is with the chin strap? He looks a lot like Abinandhan without the comically large mustache.
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Sep 28, 2022 10:15pm
Perfect appointment.
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Sep 28, 2022 10:36pm
Super Civilian Supremacy in very few countries, on top is India. The Military man follows strictly the traffic rules, including all others rules of Law. The appointment of Retd Lt General as Defense Chief is a proven demonstration of Civilian Supremacy. PM Modi despite reservations or dissent views, should be appreciated how smoothly he appoint the new chief. Unfortunately Pakistan can afford such miracles, because it’s a Security State, and will remain so.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:05pm
Rawat, his wife and 12 defence personnel were en route to a military staff college in southern India when the air force helicopter they were travelling in went down.
A mystery, " who donnit"?
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Sep 28, 2022 11:05pm
@Syed ji, no, India's "neutrals" are its millions of voters.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:07pm
@Syed ji, Does India have neutrals?
Theirs are in reverse gear, all the time.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:07pm
This one should not ride helicopters , for his own good.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:08pm
@Tamil Tulukan Speaks, Good. Important news for Pakistan
Good. Just as useless.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:10pm
@M. Emad , Congratulations, General Anil Chauhan.
For what? The Guy cant even wear hat straight like last one.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:11pm
@Tamil Tulukan Speaks, "Good. Important news for Pakistan"
It's for you, as you lot are always glued here!!
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Sep 28, 2022 11:11pm
@Simba, CDS appointed by PM Modi s govt. No fuss no fanfare just a robust pro India appointment.
CDS position resented by all 3 chiefs who refuse to coperate. Controversial and toothless.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:14pm
@Simba, "only Nationalists!"
Hyper-nationalism with saffronisation agenda!
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Sep 28, 2022 11:15pm
@Hanif, "I have a PT teacher very much look like him"
With funny hat, a strap digging in his neck?
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Sep 28, 2022 11:32pm
Why do Indian army chiefs are made to wear circus Hats?
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Sep 28, 2022 11:46pm
@Syed ji, in India, Army being neutral is not newsworthy.
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Sep 28, 2022 11:53pm
Focus is clearly on China as the new CDS was head of the Easter Division (China border)
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Sep 29, 2022 12:04am
Congrats
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Sep 29, 2022 12:05am
@Syed ji, what do you mean “neutrals” and why does it matter to Pakistan whom India chooses as CDS? India gives prominent jobs to most the capable.
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Sep 29, 2022 12:38am
@Syed ji, Nope India has mans in Uniform
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Sep 29, 2022 12:58am
Egypt is very close to buying Tejas fighter jets made by India (from Hindustan Aero). Where is that story?
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Sep 29, 2022 01:05am
This guy reminds me of Shabaz Sharif!
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Sep 29, 2022 01:18am
@TimeToMovveOn, Good Point.
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Sep 29, 2022 01:20am
@Syed ji,
If any Indian General raises a single finger against Civil Administration, he will be chucked out next hour. . India, a true democracy, will never abdicate civilian supremacy.
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Sep 29, 2022 01:21am
@Laila,
Civilian supremacy is paramount in India. The Defense Minister can chuck him out any second.
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Sep 29, 2022 01:22am
@Laila,
India is a democracy.
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Sep 29, 2022 01:59am
Should we care? NO.
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Sep 29, 2022 02:31am
Why he has to wear a hat like that? Anyways! I hope he does not stay Neutral when India will need him
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Sep 29, 2022 02:45am
@Simba,
Can he recover lost territory in Laddakh?
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Sep 29, 2022 02:47am
@Hanif,
The PT teacher was a retired Hawaldar?
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Sep 29, 2022 03:05am
A retired Lt. General. It is a political appointment, someone close to establishment. Indian Armed Forces have been apolitical but in few years it is going to be indoctrinate to Hindutva.
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Sep 29, 2022 03:08am
@M. Emad ,
Modi avoided retired Sikh Generals who were full Generals and not Lt. Generals.
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Sep 29, 2022 03:13am
He look sincere.
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Sep 29, 2022 03:13am
Once a hustler, always a hoaxer, swindler, trickster, fraudster and cheater.
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Sep 29, 2022 03:16am
@Syed ji,
Yes, all countries of import have neutrals. This is something that PDI dunces don't get. If you have any doubts, look up what the US neutrals were up to in the last days of Trump's presidency.
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Sep 29, 2022 03:27am
@Syed ji, You tell us?
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Sep 29, 2022 03:28am
@M. Emad , Thankyou
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Sep 29, 2022 04:16am
….Western border with Pakistan is no more a threat as neutrals are engaged in political engineering/experimenting, thus Anil Chauhan may need to focus on China only. Interestingly, there are Chauhans also living on Pakistani side too…..
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Sep 29, 2022 04:46am
It is only a very insignificant news item In Indian media. Defense administer in India can appoint or dismiss at his will any General. Civilian supremacy is paramount in India.
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Sep 29, 2022 04:52am
@Simba,
It is very insignificant news item in India
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Sep 29, 2022 04:52am
He will lead India to new heights. Perfect appointment.
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Sep 29, 2022 05:18am
Congratulations sir. Some countries do a big drama to appoint the Army chief
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Sep 29, 2022 05:32am
@Syed ji, not in NDA, I don’t think.
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Sep 29, 2022 06:38am
Am I the only one wondering, how can he be defence chief when he is retired? Or am I missing something?
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Sep 29, 2022 06:47am
In Pak, no appointment, only by force!
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Sep 29, 2022 07:32am
@TimeToMovveOn, so note the Difference in Military Performance, Economic Indices etc.
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Sep 29, 2022 07:49am
Wish him good luck, hope he give good advice
to PM Modi to have good relationships with Pakistan
and bring both countries closer to each other’s.
Stop hatred and build love and respect with both nations.
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Sep 29, 2022 08:41am
@M. Emad , Congratulations, General Anil Chauhan.
Dont ride helicopters.
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Sep 29, 2022 09:31am
Great choice in appointing a battle hardened and China expert. He will be starting, where the last CDS, Bipin Rawat left off, the task of spearheading an integrated war machine for India.
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Sep 29, 2022 09:46am
For people here wondering about the funny hat, that's the regimental uniform for the Gurkha Brigade. The hat maybe the only thing funny about these guys.
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Sep 29, 2022 10:40am
He is HEAD above the rest....
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Sep 29, 2022 01:05pm
At least they should reduce the size of the medals so they can fit on his narrow chest .
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