Two Schoolmates Ascend to Top Military PositionsTwo Schoolmates Ascend to Top Military Positions In an unprecedented event in Indian military history, two classmates, Army Chief Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, have risen to the pinnacle of their respective services. Their bond dates back to the Sainik School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, where they shared a classroom in the 1970s. In Class 5A, their roll numbers were 931 and 938, respectively. “For the first time in Indian military history, the Navy and Army Chiefs are from the same school,” said A Bharat Bhushan Babu, official spokesperson for Defence Minister. “This rare honor of raising two prodigious students, who have gone on to lead their respective services 50 years later, goes to Sainik School, Rewa.” Admiral Tripathi assumed command of the Indian Navy on May 1, while Lieutenant General Dwivedi’s appointment as army chief will take effect on June 30. This remarkable coincidence highlights the exceptional caliber and camaraderie fostered within India’s prestigious military institutions. It is a testament to the transformative power of education and the enduring bonds forged during formative years.
Two classmates become army and navy chiefs for the first time in Indian military history.
Army Chief Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi studied together in Class 5 at the Sainik School in Rewa in Madhya Pradesh in the 1970s.
While studying in class 5A, their roll numbers were 931 and 938 respectively, news agency ANI reported.
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Official spokesperson for Defence Minister A Bharat Bhushan Babu said in a post on X: “For the first time in Indian military history, the Navy and Army Chiefs are from the same school. This rare honour of raising two prodigious students, who have gone on to lead their respective services 50 years later, goes to Sainik School, Rewa in Madhya Pradesh.
While Admiral Tripathi took over command of the Indian Navy on May 1, Lieutenant General Dwivedi will become the new army chief on June 30.
Published by:
Ashutosh Acharya
Published on:
June 30, 2024
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