New Delhi:
The Indian army chef general Upenendra Dwivedi has recently been opened on his multi-religious education and illustrious military career.
In an exclusive interview with Ani, he shared his thoughts about multi-religious, with reference to his exposure to different religions during his time in the 18th battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir rifles.
This regiment had unique a mosque, Gurdwara, Durga Mata Temple and Mahakal all -temple under one roof, which promoted an environment of inter -religious harmony.
When he was asked about his recent visit to the Mahakaleshwar temple in the Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh with Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, the army chef said: “I am multi-religious. I was taken into use in the 18th battalion, the jammu and Kashmir rifles, where you have one Masjid, Gurdwara, Durga Mata and Mahakal, all under one roof.
General Dwivedi told how his Subedar Major, a Maulvi, Durga Mata Puja would perform without problems, which would demonstrate the spirit of mutual respect of the regiment. When he was asked about his own spiritual journey, Gen Dwivedi said after he took over, he sought blessings of his unity for the first time, Bhakti Dhaj, where he received blessings from his Maulvi, Pandit and Granthi.
“My subedar major, who is perhaps a maulvi, is able to do Durga Mata Puja, which is not a problem at all. Now, when you see, I have visited a mash ear, Golden Temple or Mahakaal or Vaishno Devi, In the first phases I went to my unit, Bhakti Dham. All places to go, “said the army leader.
General Dwivedi remembered how his father would tell him stories about freedom fighters and heroes from the Second World War and inspired him to join the army.
In a candid revelation, Army Chef General Upenendra Dwiveedi shared the story of how his youth experiences were his decision to join the Indian army.
A certain memory that stood out when his uncle would bring copies with photos of soldiers. These images led to a sense of curiosity and admiration in the young Dwivedi. As he got older, he started exploring various career options, taking into account medicines and engineering, just like his brothers.
However, the allure of the army eventually won him. General Dwivedi remembered how he initially wanted to become an intelligence officer, but after he had been given more exposure, he first decided to get to the army and then explore opportunities in intelligence.
“I remember my uncle when he asked him, so the copy he used to get to get the photo of a soldier. Okay. My father always gave me the story of freedom fighters or the story of the Second World War, where true We won Vera, this was closed.
He also shared his experience in flying the LCA with Air Marshal AP Singh during Aero India 2025, in which he praised Singh's leadership and simple qualities. He remembered that Air Marshal Singh was a striking person, even during their National Defense Academy (NDA) days and the respect and admiration of his colleagues earned.
In a nostalgic reflection, army chef remembered Upenendra Dwivedi reminded of his school days, when he and his colleagues all the services would admire – the army, the navy and the air force. He shared that it was just the fate that led him to join the army.
“Look, when we were in school, we always looked at all three services. We used to love all three, if I could say that. It just happened that I came to the army. Let me tell you about AP first. As for AP, he is a crowd from NDA days.
The army chef emphasized the ability of Air Marshal Singh to bring people together, are natural leadership skills and his willingness to take ownership of responsibilities. General Dwivedi added jokes that the simple nature of the air marshal Singh and team -binding skills would have made him excellent for the infantry.
“He's so simple. And he should have been a team -binding man,” he added.
This airy exchange offers a glimpse into the comrading and mutual respect shared between General Dwivedi and Air Marshal Singh, with the strong ties that were forged at the NDA during their forming years.
The comments of the army chef offer a glimpse into his personal life and military career, which emphasizes the importance of respecting all religions and the value of teamwork and leadership.
As the 30th leader of the army personnel, he brings a wealth of experience after serving in various roles, including Commander of Northern Army and Director General of Infantry.
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