Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM relinquished command of Southern Command on 31 March 2026 after an illustrious tenure marked by operational focus, institutional transformation and a resolute commitment to building a future-ready force. On the occasion, the Army Commander laid a wreath at the Southern Command War Memorial, paying solemn tribute to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation, and thereafter reviewed a Guard of Honour at Headquarters Southern Command.In his message to all ranks of Southern Command, the Army Commander exhorted all to sustain Southern Command’s operational edge by embracing Tech-Absorption, refining warfighting competencies for Multi- Domain Operations and strengthening the foundations of a Future Ready force.Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth assumes the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) with effect from 01 April 2026.
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Dr Rajesh Jauhri is a Journalist with an experience of over 25 years in Indian and foreign media, a Social Scientist, an Ac-complished Author, a Political & Strategic Analyst, a Marksman (Rifle & Pistol), an Orator, a Thinker and an Educationist. He holds a Ph.D. degree on “Impact of colonial heritage on Indian police”. He runs an NGO dedicated to the social and eco-nomic uplift of tribal communities in MP and two decades back, he established a school in a village of Indore district, providing education and moral values to children belonging to underprivileged and minority families. Has received multiple awards in various fields.
