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General Upendra Dwivedi Concludes Tenure, Passes Army Leadership to General Dhiraj Seth
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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General Upendra Dwivedi formally handed over the command of the Indian Army to General Dhiraj Seth during a ceremony broadcast by AIR.
General Upendra Dwivedi, who has served as the Chief of Army Staff, concluded his tenure after a long period of service.
He formally handed over the reins to General Dhiraj Seth, who will take charge as the new Chief of Army Staff.
The handover ceremony was conducted at the Army Headquarters and was broadcast live by All India Radio, allowing listeners across the country to witness the transition.
The transfer marks a routine change in leadership, with General Seth expected to continue the army's strategic objectives and uphold the legacy of his predecessor.
He formally handed over the reins to General Dhiraj Seth, who will take charge as the new Chief of Army Staff.
The handover ceremony was conducted at the Army Headquarters and was broadcast live by All India Radio, allowing listeners across the country to witness the transition.
The transfer marks a routine change in leadership, with General Seth expected to continue the army's strategic objectives and uphold the legacy of his predecessor.