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	== Career and Achievements ==		== Career and Achievements ==
	He went to School at [[The Lawrence School, Sanawar]] on a Govt. of India scholarship for talented children. Vishnu Bhagwat was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] on 1 January 1960. A graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], he was awarded the Telescope for the Best All-Round Cadet on the training ship, {{INS\|Tir\|A86\|6}} and the Sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Midshipman of the Fleet.{{cn\|date=March ~~2022~~}}		He went to School at [[The Lawrence School, Sanawar]] on a Govt. of India scholarship for talented children. Vishnu Bhagwat was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] on 1 January 1960. A graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], he was awarded the Telescope for the Best All-Round Cadet on the training ship, {{INS\|Tir\|A86\|6}} and the Sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Midshipman of the Fleet.{{cn\|date=March 2019}}

	In his 36 years of service he had a vast and varied experience in combat operations, warship production, acquisition and acceptance, personnel management and command. He was actively associated with the 1961 [[Goa]] [[Indian annexation of Goa\|Liberation Operations]]. He was promoted lieutenant-commander on 1 April 1970.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1366 \|date=7 November 1970 \|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1970/O-1392-1970-0045-62818.pdf\|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971\|1971 Indo–Pak war]] his ship was in the escort groups for missile boats responsible for humbling the adversary. A Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he was Flag Lt. to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1968–70 and Naval Assistant to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1986-87.{{cn\|date=March ~~2022~~}}		In his 36 years of service he had a vast and varied experience in combat operations, warship production, acquisition and acceptance, personnel management and command. He was actively associated with the 1961 [[Goa]] [[Indian annexation of Goa\|Liberation Operations]]. He was promoted lieutenant-commander on 1 April 1970.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1366 \|date=7 November 1970 \|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1970/O-1392-1970-0045-62818.pdf\|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971\|1971 Indo–Pak war]] his ship was in the escort groups for missile boats responsible for humbling the adversary. A Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he was Flag Lt. to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1968–70 and Naval Assistant to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1986-87.{{cn\|date=March 2019}}

	Bhagwat was promoted commander on 1 January 1976.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1059 \|date=31 July 1976 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He completed his first major command in INS ''Amini'' with the [[Western Fleet (India)\|Western Fleet]] before being assigned as the Fleet Operations Officer of the same Fleet (1978–79). Promoted to captain on 1 January 1982,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1153 \|date=14 August 1982 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he commissioned the third [[Rajput]] class guided missile destroyer (DDG), INS ''Ranjit'' in September 1983 and was in command for 2½ years during which the ship set new fleet standards/records in weapons, sensors and operations.{{cn\|date=March ~~2022~~}}		Bhagwat was promoted commander on 1 January 1976.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1059 \|date=31 July 1976 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He completed his first major command in INS ''Amini'' with the [[Western Fleet (India)\|Western Fleet]] before being assigned as the Fleet Operations Officer of the same Fleet (1978–79). Promoted to captain on 1 January 1982,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1153 \|date=14 August 1982 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he commissioned the third [[Rajput]] class guided missile destroyer (DDG), INS ''Ranjit'' in September 1983 and was in command for 2½ years during which the ship set new fleet standards/records in weapons, sensors and operations.{{cn\|date=March 2019}}

	On promotion to Flag rank as rear admiral on 11 January 1988,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=970 \|date=22 May 1993 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he served as additional DG Defence Planning Staff, Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command and commanded the Eastern Fleet. He was promoted vice-admiral on 5 October 1992.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1608 \|date=25 November 1995 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff for two years at the Naval Headquarters. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval staff on 1 October 1996, he was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.{{cn\|date=March ~~2022~~}}		On promotion to Flag rank as rear admiral on 11 January 1988,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=970 \|date=22 May 1993 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he served as additional DG Defence Planning Staff, Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command and commanded the Eastern Fleet. He was promoted vice-admiral on 5 October 1992.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1608 \|date=25 November 1995 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff for two years at the Naval Headquarters. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval staff on 1 October 1996, he was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.{{cn\|date=March 2019}}

	In his appointments in Flag rank, Bhagwat made dedicated efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence production and development of indigenous skills and technological know-how. He played a key role in ushering the era of 'computerisation' in the Navy. He was inspired by the rigorous technological approach adopted by United States Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover "[[Father of the Nuclear Navy]]" and Soviet Admiral of the Fleet Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov. In an article authored in 2014 he cautioned that relying on an ad hoc decision making process, without a carefully considered overall perspective on the implications of FDI in armament technology, is not a substitute for building a comprehensive plan and robust policy for the country’s inclusive growth, development and security. [http://www.countercurrents.org/bhagwat250814.htm]		In his appointments in Flag rank, Bhagwat made dedicated efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence production and development of indigenous skills and technological know-how. He played a key role in ushering the era of 'computerisation' in the Navy. He was inspired by the rigorous technological approach adopted by United States Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover "[[Father of the Nuclear Navy]]" and Soviet Admiral of the Fleet Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov. In an article authored in 2014 he cautioned that relying on an ad hoc decision making process, without a carefully considered overall perspective on the implications of FDI in armament technology, is not a substitute for building a comprehensive plan and robust policy for the country’s inclusive growth, development and security. [http://www.countercurrents.org/bhagwat250814.htm]

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	~~[[Admiral (India)\|Admiral]]~~ '''Vishnu Bhagwat''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]] , [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]] is a former [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy\|Chief of the Naval Staff]] of [[India]].		'''Vishnu Bhagwat''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]] , [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]] is a former [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy\|Chief of the Naval Staff]] of [[India]].

	He is the first and only Chief of Naval Staff who was relieved from office while still serving and stripped of Admiral rank as punitive measure.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19990111-naval-chief-admiral-vishnu-bhagwat-sacked-for-defiance-of-civilian-authority-779870-1999-01-11 Naval chief Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat sacked for 'defiance of civilian authority']</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/19990118-sacked-naval-chief-vishnu-bhagwat-attacks-civilian-authority-that-patronised-him-earlier-779951-1999-01-18 Sacked naval chief Vishnu Bhagwat attacks civilian authority that patronised him earlier]</ref>		He is the first and only Chief of Naval Staff who was relieved from office while still serving and stripped of Admiral rank as punitive measure.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19990111-naval-chief-admiral-vishnu-bhagwat-sacked-for-defiance-of-civilian-authority-779870-1999-01-11 Naval chief Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat sacked for 'defiance of civilian authority']</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/19990118-sacked-naval-chief-vishnu-bhagwat-attacks-civilian-authority-that-patronised-him-earlier-779951-1999-01-18 Sacked naval chief Vishnu Bhagwat attacks civilian authority that patronised him earlier]</ref>

	== Career and Achievements ==		== Career and Achievements ==
	He went to School at [[The Lawrence School, Sanawar]] on a Govt. of India scholarship for talented children. Vishnu Bhagwat was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] on 1 January 1960. A graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], he was awarded the Telescope for the Best All-Round Cadet on the training ship, {{INS\|Tir\|A86\|6}} and the Sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Midshipman of the Fleet.{{cn\|date=March ~~2019~~}}		He went to School at [[The Lawrence School, Sanawar]] on a Govt. of India scholarship for talented children. Vishnu Bhagwat was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] on 1 January 1960. A graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], he was awarded the Telescope for the Best All-Round Cadet on the training ship, {{INS\|Tir\|A86\|6}} and the Sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Midshipman of the Fleet.{{cn\|date=March 2022}}

	In his 36 years of service he had a vast and varied experience in combat operations, warship production, acquisition and acceptance, personnel management and command. He was actively associated with the 1961 [[Goa]] [[Indian annexation of Goa\|Liberation Operations]]. He was promoted lieutenant-commander on 1 April 1970.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1366 \|date=7 November 1970 \|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1970/O-1392-1970-0045-62818.pdf\|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971\|1971 Indo–Pak war]] his ship was in the escort groups for missile boats responsible for humbling the adversary. A Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he was Flag Lt. to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1968–70 and Naval Assistant to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1986-87.{{cn\|date=March ~~2019~~}}		In his 36 years of service he had a vast and varied experience in combat operations, warship production, acquisition and acceptance, personnel management and command. He was actively associated with the 1961 [[Goa]] [[Indian annexation of Goa\|Liberation Operations]]. He was promoted lieutenant-commander on 1 April 1970.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1366 \|date=7 November 1970 \|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1970/O-1392-1970-0045-62818.pdf\|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971\|1971 Indo–Pak war]] his ship was in the escort groups for missile boats responsible for humbling the adversary. A Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he was Flag Lt. to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1968–70 and Naval Assistant to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1986-87.{{cn\|date=March 2022}}

	Bhagwat was promoted commander on 1 January 1976.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1059 \|date=31 July 1976 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He completed his first major command in INS ''Amini'' with the [[Western Fleet (India)\|Western Fleet]] before being assigned as the Fleet Operations Officer of the same Fleet (1978–79). Promoted to captain on 1 January 1982,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1153 \|date=14 August 1982 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he commissioned the third [[Rajput]] class guided missile destroyer (DDG), INS ''Ranjit'' in September 1983 and was in command for 2½ years during which the ship set new fleet standards/records in weapons, sensors and operations.{{cn\|date=March ~~2019~~}}		Bhagwat was promoted commander on 1 January 1976.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1059 \|date=31 July 1976 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He completed his first major command in INS ''Amini'' with the [[Western Fleet (India)\|Western Fleet]] before being assigned as the Fleet Operations Officer of the same Fleet (1978–79). Promoted to captain on 1 January 1982,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1153 \|date=14 August 1982 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he commissioned the third [[Rajput]] class guided missile destroyer (DDG), INS ''Ranjit'' in September 1983 and was in command for 2½ years during which the ship set new fleet standards/records in weapons, sensors and operations.{{cn\|date=March 2022}}

	On promotion to Flag rank as rear admiral on 11 January 1988,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=970 \|date=22 May 1993 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he served as additional DG Defence Planning Staff, Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command and commanded the Eastern Fleet. He was promoted vice-admiral on 5 October 1992.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1608 \|date=25 November 1995 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff for two years at the Naval Headquarters. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval staff on 1 October 1996, he was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.{{cn\|date=March ~~2019~~}}		On promotion to Flag rank as rear admiral on 11 January 1988,<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=970 \|date=22 May 1993 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he served as additional DG Defence Planning Staff, Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command and commanded the Eastern Fleet. He was promoted vice-admiral on 5 October 1992.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=1608 \|date=25 November 1995 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff for two years at the Naval Headquarters. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval staff on 1 October 1996, he was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.{{cn\|date=March 2022}}

	In his appointments in Flag rank, Bhagwat made dedicated efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence production and development of indigenous skills and technological know-how. He played a key role in ushering the era of 'computerisation' in the Navy. He was inspired by the rigorous technological approach adopted by United States Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover "[[Father of the Nuclear Navy]]" and Soviet Admiral of the Fleet Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov. In an article authored in 2014 he cautioned that relying on an ad hoc decision making process, without a carefully considered overall perspective on the implications of FDI in armament technology, is not a substitute for building a comprehensive plan and robust policy for the country’s inclusive growth, development and security. [http://www.countercurrents.org/bhagwat250814.htm]		In his appointments in Flag rank, Bhagwat made dedicated efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence production and development of indigenous skills and technological know-how. He played a key role in ushering the era of 'computerisation' in the Navy. He was inspired by the rigorous technological approach adopted by United States Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover "[[Father of the Nuclear Navy]]" and Soviet Admiral of the Fleet Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov. In an article authored in 2014 he cautioned that relying on an ad hoc decision making process, without a carefully considered overall perspective on the implications of FDI in armament technology, is not a substitute for building a comprehensive plan and robust policy for the country’s inclusive growth, development and security. [http://www.countercurrents.org/bhagwat250814.htm]
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	]] Bhagwat "were in deliberate defiance of the government." The [[Supreme Court of India]] later dismissed a petition by the former Navy chief challenging the Government’s decision to dismiss him from service and the punitive measure to strip him of the title of ~~admiral~~.		]] Bhagwat "were in deliberate defiance of the government." The [[Supreme Court of India]] later dismissed a petition by the former Navy chief challenging the Government’s decision to dismiss him from service and the punitive measure to strip him of the title of Admiral<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/article30256508.ece\|title = India's Dreyfus case}}</ref>

	== Other controversies ==		== Other controversies ==
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	In 2003, Bhagwat reportedly questioned installation of [[Vinayak Damodar Savarkar\|Veer Sarvarkar]]'s portrait in the Central Hall of [[Parliament of India]]. This invited the ire of the [[Shiv Sena]], a political party of India. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120206124241/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-01/mumbai/27260852_1_vishnu-bhagwat-manhandle-naval-chief]		In 2003, Bhagwat reportedly questioned installation of [[Vinayak Damodar Savarkar\|Veer Sarvarkar]]'s portrait in the Central Hall of [[Parliament of India]]. This invited the ire of the [[Shiv Sena]], a political party of India. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120206124241/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-01/mumbai/27260852_1_vishnu-bhagwat-manhandle-naval-chief]

	==Awards and ~~Decorations~~==		==Awards and decorations==
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	[[Category:1944 births]]		[[Category:1944 births]]
	[[Category:~~Alumni of the~~ National Defence College, India]]		[[Category:National Defence College, India alumni]]

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[[Admiral (India)|Admiral]] '''Vishnu Bhagwat''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]] , [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] is a former [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy|Chief of the Naval Staff]] of [[India]].

He is the first and only Chief of Naval Staff who was relieved from office while still serving and stripped of Admiral rank as punitive measure.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19990111-naval-chief-admiral-vishnu-bhagwat-sacked-for-defiance-of-civilian-authority-779870-1999-01-11 Naval chief Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat sacked for 'defiance of civilian authority']</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/19990118-sacked-naval-chief-vishnu-bhagwat-attacks-civilian-authority-that-patronised-him-earlier-779951-1999-01-18 Sacked naval chief Vishnu Bhagwat attacks civilian authority that patronised him earlier]</ref>

== Career and Achievements ==
He went to School at [[The Lawrence School, Sanawar]] on a Govt. of India scholarship for talented children. Vishnu Bhagwat was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] on 1 January 1960. A graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], he was awarded the Telescope for the Best All-Round Cadet on the training ship, {{INS|Tir|A86|6}} and the Sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Midshipman of the Fleet.{{cn|date=March 2019}}

In his 36 years of service he had a vast and varied experience in combat operations, warship production, acquisition and acceptance, personnel management and command. He was actively associated with the 1961 [[Goa]] [[Indian annexation of Goa|Liberation Operations]]. He was promoted lieutenant-commander on 1 April 1970.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=1366 |date=7 November 1970 |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1970/O-1392-1970-0045-62818.pdf|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|1971 Indo–Pak war]] his ship was in the escort groups for missile boats responsible for humbling the adversary. A Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he was Flag Lt. to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1968–70 and Naval Assistant to Chief of the Naval Staff in 1986-87.{{cn|date=March 2019}}

Bhagwat was promoted commander on 1 January 1976.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=1059 |date=31 July 1976 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He completed his first major command in INS ''Amini'' with the [[Western Fleet (India)|Western Fleet]] before being assigned as the Fleet Operations Officer of the same Fleet (1978–79). Promoted to captain on 1 January 1982,<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=1153 |date=14 August 1982 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he commissioned the third [[Rajput]] class guided missile destroyer (DDG), INS ''Ranjit'' in September 1983 and was in command for 2½ years during which the ship set new fleet standards/records in weapons, sensors and operations.{{cn|date=March 2019}}

On promotion to Flag rank as rear admiral on 11 January 1988,<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=970 |date=22 May 1993 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> he served as additional DG Defence Planning Staff, Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command and commanded the Eastern Fleet. He was promoted vice-admiral on 5 October 1992.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=1608 |date=25 November 1995 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref> He was Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff for two years at the Naval Headquarters. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval staff on 1 October 1996, he was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.{{cn|date=March 2019}}

In his appointments in Flag rank, Bhagwat made dedicated efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence production and development of indigenous skills and technological know-how. He played a key role in ushering the era of 'computerisation' in the Navy. He was inspired by the rigorous technological approach adopted by United States Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover "[[Father of the Nuclear Navy]]" and Soviet Admiral of the Fleet Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov. In an article authored in 2014 he cautioned that relying on an ad hoc decision making process, without a carefully considered overall perspective on the implications of FDI in armament technology, is not a substitute for building a comprehensive plan and robust policy for the country’s inclusive growth, development and security. [http://www.countercurrents.org/bhagwat250814.htm]

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla [[Pune]], Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, [[Tamil Nadu]], National Defence College[[New Delhi]], Bhagwat is a recipient of [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (AVSM) in 1986 and was conferred the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (PVSM) on 26 January 1996.

He is an author of a number of papers, articles and has written two well known books, namely An Eye Opening as I Saw [https://www.amazon.in/The-Eye-Opening-As-Saw/dp/817049267X] and Betrayal of the Armed Forces - The Inside Truth [https://www.amazon.in/Betrayal-Defence-Forces-Inside-Truth/dp/8170491282]

== Dismissal ==
Vishnu Bhagwat was appointed as chief of naval staff on 30 September 1996 and was relieved from office on 30 December 1998 under Article 310 of the [[Constitution of India]]. The unprecedented and much publicised row between the government and the admiral began after the Cabinet appointments committee appointed Vice-Admiral Harinder Singh as deputy chief of the naval staff. Refusing to accept the Cabinet order, Admiral Bhagwat went public with his opposition to the government's decision. The government said that a series of actions from [[Admiral (India)|Admiral

]] Bhagwat "were in deliberate defiance of the government." The [[Supreme Court of India]] later dismissed a petition by the former Navy chief challenging the Government’s decision to dismiss him from service and the punitive measure to strip him of the title of admiral.

== Other controversies ==

After Bhagwat's dismissal, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader J Jayalalitha, who had offered support to the ruling BJP-led coalition government at the centre, demanded that the former naval chief should be reinstated; Defence Minister George Fernandes should quit or be relieved of his portfolio; and a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe should be ordered. The government rejected her demands. J Jayalalitha met President K R Narayanan on 12 April 1999 and withdrew the 18-MP support to the Bharatiya Janata Party led coalition government. [http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl1609/16090160.htm]

In 2003, Bhagwat reportedly questioned installation of [[Vinayak Damodar Savarkar|Veer Sarvarkar]]'s portrait in the Central Hall of [[Parliament of India]]. This invited the ire of the [[Shiv Sena]], a political party of India. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120206124241/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-01/mumbai/27260852_1_vishnu-bhagwat-manhandle-naval-chief]

==Awards and Decorations==
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|[[File:Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:India General Service Medal 1947.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Samar Seva Star Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND Poorvi Star Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Paschimi Star Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Raksha Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Sangram Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
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|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|[[General Service Medal 1947|General Service Medal]]
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|Samar Seva Star]]
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|[[Poorvi Star]]
|[[Paschimi Star]]
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|Raksha Medal]]
|[[Sangram Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations|25th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Awards and Decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|}

== Further reading ==
* "An Admiral's Fall" by Wilson John
* "Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat Sacked or Sunk" by Brig R P Singh and Commodore Ranjit Rai.

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.india-today.com/itoday/12041999/singh.html Mr Mutinous]
*[http://www.india-today.com/itoday/18011999/bhagwat.html Voyage of Intrigue ]
*[http://rediff.com/news/2001/mar/24inter.htm Rediff Interview Admiral Bhagwat]
*[http://rediff.com/news/1999/jan/09nayar.htm Kuldip Nayar Why was Bhagwat sacked]
*[http://rediff.com/news/1999/jan/02navy3.htm Rediff Interview Rear Admiral K Raja Menon]
*[http://rediff.com/chat/adchat.htm Rediff Chat Admiral Bhagwat]

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