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Joginder Jaswant Singh

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General Joginder Jaswant Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, commonly known as JJ Singh, is an Indian politician and former Army Chief. He was the 21st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.

BORN

17 September 1945

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Key facts

Born
17 September 1945, Bahawalpur
State of birth
Bahawalpur
Sector
Defence & security
Profession
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and 22nd Chief of the Army Staff of India
Gender
Male

Biography

General Joginder Jaswant Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, commonly known as JJ Singh, is an Indian politician and former Army Chief. He was the 21st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army. He was appointed on 27 November 2004, and took over the role when his predecessor, General NC Vij, retired on 31 January 2005. He was succeeded by General Deepak Kapoor. He served as the COAS from 31 January 2005, to 30 September 2007.

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Timeline

  1. 1945Born in Bahawalpur
  2. 2005Becomes Chief of the Army Staff
  3. 2007Becomes Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
  4. 2008Becomes Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
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