New Delhi, September 24 (TNA) Former Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has joined X, marking his debut on the social media platform. Dwivedi is using the handle @UpendraAZ. His profile identifies him as a former Indian Army chief and shows that the account was created in August 2026.
The move will allow the retired Army chief to share his views and public engagements directly with followers. His account has already attracted attention among defence observers and social-media users.
Dwivedi served as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff after succeeding General Manoj Pande in June 2024. Before becoming Army chief, he served as Vice Chief of the Army Staff and held several important operational and command appointments.
His decision to join X comes amid growing use of social-media platforms by former military officials, defence experts and public institutions to communicate with citizens and respond to developments in the security domain.
The account should be distinguished from the Indian Army’s official handles, which continue to issue institutional updates and advisories on behalf of the service. The Army has repeatedly urged users to rely on verified official sources for information related to military operations and national security.