Chennai, October 14, 2026: Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Southern Command, accompanied by Lieutenant General Ulhas Kirpekar, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dakshin Bharat Area, called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay at the State Secretariat in Chennai on Wednesday.
The meeting brought together senior Indian Army leadership and the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, providing an opportunity for interaction between the military and the state government.
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar heads the Indian Army’s Southern Command, while Lieutenant General Ulhas Kirpekar oversees the Dakshin Bharat Area, which plays an important role in military administration and coordination across southern India.
The interaction highlighted the importance of continued engagement between the Indian Army and state authorities. Such meetings help maintain institutional coordination on matters of mutual interest, including civil-military cooperation and support during emergencies.
Further details regarding the specific discussions held during the meeting were not disclosed.
