Summary
- Army chief General Manoj Pande receives a one-month extension before his retirement, raising speculation on the next army chief.
- The extension is granted under army rules, allowing Pande to serve until June 30, 2024.
- The unexpected move deepens the suspense about who will succeed Pande, with two senior-most generals also retiring on the same day.
- Traditionally, the seniority principle is followed in appointing service chiefs, but past instances have shown deviations from this norm.
