
160.707 firme
Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs
General Vijay Kumar Singh is a decorated Indian politician and retired four-star general in the Indian Army who served as the 24th Chief of Army Staff from 2010-2012. His distinguished military career spans over four decades, with notable roles including bringing the anti-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast to a successful conclusion. Singh later transitioned to politics, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2014. He served as Minister of State for External Affairs and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for North East Region in the Government of India. He is also a recognized author, having penned 'Leadership in the Indian Army', which delves into India's military history post-independence.