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
02/02/2026
Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir became part of a political controversy in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session. Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote excerpts attributed to the memoir from a magazine article, but the Speaker disallowed the reference because the material was unpublished. The exchange triggered objections from senior ministers and drew attention to the memoir's sensitive discussion of issues such as the 2020 Galwan clashes 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. |