General Ved Prakash Malik : A writer who was an army Chief during Kargil War

You have never lived until you have almost died,

and for those who choose to fight,

Life has a special flavor,

the protected will never know.

General Ved Prakash Malik PVSM, AVSM was born on the 1st of Nov,1939 and served as the 19th Chief of Army Staff of the  Indian Army from 30th of Sept, 1997 to 30th of Sept 2000. He was the Army Chief during the Kargil War.

Honors and decorations

Param Vishist Seva Medal

Ati Vishist Seva Medal

Samanya Seva Medal

THE ART OF WRITING BY HIM

He had a passion for writing opinion columns in newspapers and chapters in professional magazines/books, he has authored almost 2 books; “Kargil: From Surprise to Victory” and “India’s Military Conflicts and Diplomacy: An Inside View of Decision Making”.

He is on the board of two MNCs as an Independent Director.

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