Gen. Chauhan wraps up 'very satisfying' tenure as CDS; Lt. Gen. Subramani to take charge on May 31

Gen. Anil Chauhan called his time as CDS "very satisfying" after nearly four years, focusing on service synergy. He helped plan Operation Sindoor and pushed for integrated military commands. Lt. Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani takes over as the new CDS on May 31, 2026.