Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Bombay State, India |
Latest News about Manoj Mukund Naravane
General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny' sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote excerpts from a magazine article featuring the book's typescript on the 2020 Galwan clashes and other sensitive issues. The Speaker disallowed the reference citing rules on unpublished material, leading to objections from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. The incident placed the former Army Chief at the center of a political debate between the opposition and the Modi government, with the memoir pending government clearance for over a year due to its content on topics like Chinese troop movements and the Agnipath scheme.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the 28th Chief of the Army Staff of India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Not Known |
Family
| Wife | Veena Naravane (Teacher and Vice President of the Army Wives' Welfare Association) |
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | General |
| Years of Service | 1980-2022 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manoj Mukund Naravane holds the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and is a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. | |
| 2. He assumed the position of the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) on 31 December 2019, succeeding Bipin Rawat. | |
| 3. Naravane began his military career with the 7th Sikh Light Infantry in June 1980. | |
| 4. Throughout his service, he led different units and participated in counter-insurgency missions. | |
| 5. He also fulfilled the role of the Indian Defence Attache at the Indian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. | |
| 6. He superannuated as Chief of Army Staff on 30 April 2022. | |
| 7. He served as the temporary Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee from 15 December 2021 until his retirement. |