How Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth edged ahead of his coursemate to become Army Chief designate
Published on: June 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
In announcing the appointment of Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff as incumbent General Upendra Dwivedi is set to retire on June 30, the government has followed the long-standing practice of elevating the senior-most officer, though there is only a narrow gap in seniority between the two top contenders.
