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Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai has been appointed the new Military Adviser (MA) to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), marking the first time a serving military officer has held this position.
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Who
Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval
What
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai has been appointed the new Military Adviser (MA) to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), marking the first time a serving military officer has held this position.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:59 GMT · 2h 56m ago
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Why
The appointment was made earlier this week, and Lt Gen Ghai served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during Operation Sindoor.
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This appointment signifies a shift in the National Security Council Secretariat's structure, bringing a serving military officer into a key advisory role for the first time, which could influence future national security strategies and military-civilian integration at the highest levels in India.
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