Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
Latest News about Major General G. D. Bakshi
Major General G. D. Bakshi appeared in a televised debate on the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan, where he argued that India should respond firmly to threats connected to the Pahalgam attack and cross-border tensions. The remarks were widely circulated as part of ongoing commentary on India-Pakistan security issues.
He gave an interview discussing the Iran-US conflict and wider geopolitical tensions, including comparisons with the Russia-Ukraine war. The conversation focused on his interpretation of how major powers handle war and negotiation.
In an IANS interview, Bakshi alleged that Pakistan had tried to provoke communal tensions in India through recent terror attacks by targeting victims selectively. He said Indians had foiled the plan by seeing through what he described as a deliberate strategy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Gagan Deep Bakshi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Indian Military Academy |
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| Education | Graduation |
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| University | University of Madras |
Personal Life
| School | St. Aloysius Hr. Secondary School in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, National Defence Academy |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Name Not Known |
Family
| Siblings | Late Raman Bakshi (Worked as Captain in Indian Army) |
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| Children | 2 sons |
Career
| Commissioned | 14 November 1971 |
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| Official Address | Gurgaon, Haryana |
| Retired | 2008 |
| Regiment | Jammu and Kashmir Rifles |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/maj.gen.dr.gdbakshi/ | |
| https://x.com/GeneralBakshi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. G.D. Bakshi does drink alcohol. | |
| 2. Major General G.D. Bakshi is a retired officer from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in the Indian army. | |
| 3. He has experience in skirmishes on the Line of Control and counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. | |
| 4. His brother, Captain Raman Bakshi, was the first martyr in the 1965 India-Pakistan War. | |
| 5. A street in Jabalpur is named Raman Bakshi Marg in his brother's honor. | |
| 6. Bakshi was active during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 after his graduation. | |
| 7. He received the Vishisht Seva Medal for commanding a battalion in operations in Kargil. | |
| 8. For counter-terror operations in Kishtwar, he was awarded the Sena Medal. | |
| 9. Bakshi is a published author with 24 books and over 110 papers in research journals. | |
| 10. He has been a teacher at various prestigious military institutions. | |
| 11. One of his recent books is 'Bose: The Indian Samurai', published in 2016. | |
| 12. He holds a Master's degree in Defence Science and an M.Phil. in Strategic Studies from the University of Madras. | |
| 13. He completed his PhD from the University of Madras on ‘Limited Wars in South Asia.’ | |
| 14. He was the first Brigadier General Staff (Information Warfare) at Northern Command, dealing with Information Warfare and Psychological Operations. | |
| 15. He commanded the Romeo Force (part of Rashtriya Rifles) in Rajouri and Poonch districts, suppressing militancy. | |
| 16. He joined the National Defence Academy in July 1967 and passed out in December 1970. |