Vishnu Bhagwat
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Vishnu Bhagwat, PVSM , AVSM is a former Chief of the Naval Staff of India.
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Vishnu Bhagwat | |
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Born | October 1939 (age 84) |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Western Navy Eastern Fleet |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Awards | Param Vishist Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal |
Other work | Social service, writing, lecturing |
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He is the first and only Chief of Naval Staff who was relieved from office while still serving and stripped of Admiral rank as punitive measure.[1][2]