In one of its first decisions, the new Indian government will have to make key appointments to senior security, defence and bureaucratic positions, with the current incumbents set to vacate their posts over the next few weeks. The new government, to be sworn in after the 23 May Lok Sabha elections verdict, will look to name the chiefs of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the Intelligence Bureau, and the new cabinet and defence secretaries.
All four are soon going to end their term, with either their extensions coming to an end or retirement coming up. The government will also appoint the new Indian Air Force (IAF) chief. All eyes will be on this move if the Modi government gets a second term. It had earlier named the Army and Navy chiefs, giving precedence to deep selection over seniority. Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, the current IAF chief, is set to retire on 30 September. Read More…
