Rajendra Chhetri
General Rajendra Chhetri (Nepali: राजेन्द्र क्षत्री[2][1]; IAST:rājendra kṣatrī) born 15 November 1960) is a Nepali military officer and former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepalese Army,[3][4] who assumed office on 11 August 2015, following the retirement of General Gaurav Shumsher JB Rana.[5] He was conferred Honorary General of the Indian Army.[6] He was commissioned into Rajdal Battalion of Nepal Army in 1978 from Kharipati.[2]
Rajendra Kshatri | |
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महारथी श्री राजेन्द्र क्षत्री[1] | |
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| Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Army | |
| In office 10 September 2015 – 9 September 2018 | |
| President | Bidhya Devi Bhandari |
| Deputy | Purna Chandra Thapa as Chief of General Staff |
| Preceded by | Gaurav Shumsher JB Rana |
| Succeeded by | Purna Chandra Thapa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajendra Khatri Kshatri राजेन्द्र खत्री क्षत्री November 15, 1960 Chok Chisapani, Tanahun District |
| Military service | |
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| Years of service | 1978–present |
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| Commands | Rajdal Batallion |
Family
He was born as second son of Colonel Gopal Bahadur Khatri Kshatri and Pramila Kshatri in Dudhekuna village, Chok Chisapani VDC of Tanahun District.[7]
References
- https://www.nepalarmy.mil.np/press-release/1433
- https://www.nepalarmy.mil.np/page/coas_biography
- "Nepal army chief leaves on China visit - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- "Army chief leaves for China today". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/prez-appoints-gen-rajendra-chhetri-as-new-army-chief/
- https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-army-chief-conferred-honorary-rank-from-india-president/
- http://www.nayabato.com/archives/44936
External links
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gaurav Shumsher JB Rana |
Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army 2015–2018 |
Succeeded by Purna Chandra Thapa |
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