- Arvind Dave
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Arvind Dave (born May 1, 1940) is the former Governor of four states in India. He was the governor of Arunachal Pradesh during 1999-2003;[1] of Manipur, from 2003 until August 6, 2004 and acting governor of Meghalaya and Assam briefly during 2002 and 2003 respectively.[2][3] He hails from Udaipur in Rajasthan.[4]
He was the Director of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) - India's external intelligence agency - from 1997 to 1999. He was chief of the agency during the Kargil War and Operation Shakti, India's nuclear program. As the Director of RAW, he also chaired the Joint Intelligence Committee during that period.[5][6]
References
- ^ "List of Former Governors". Government of Arunachal Pradesh. http://arunachalgovernor.gov.in/html/pastgovernors.htm. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ Rao, Raghvendra (5 February 2010). "Second innings: Retired IPS men outshine IAS". Indian Express. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/second-innings-retired-ips-men-outshine-ias/575839/0. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ CHAUDHURI, KALYAN (4 January 2002). "Once more in Meghalaya". Frontline. The Hindu Group. http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1826/18260430.htm. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ Singh, Rahul (1 May 2000). "Udaipur Diary". Outlook. http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?209300. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ "Who will succeed RAW chief Vikram Sood?". Rediff. 21 January 2003. http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/jan/21spec.htm. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ Bhushan, Ranjit (10 April 2010). "Given A Raw Deal?". Outlook. http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?209196. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
Government offices Preceded by
Ranjan RoyDirector of RAW
1997-1999Succeeded by
A.S.DulatPreceded by
S.K. SinhaGovernor of Arunachal Pradesh
02 August 1999 – 12 June 2003Succeeded by
V. C. PandePreceded by Governor of Meghalaya (Acting)
2002Succeeded by Preceded by
Srinivas Kumar SinhaGovernor of Assam (Acting)
2003Succeeded by
Ajai SinghPreceded by
Ved MarwahGovernor of Manipur
13 June 2003 – 05 August 2004Succeeded by
Shivinder Singh SidhuCategories:- Indian politicians
- Governors of Arunachal Pradesh
- Governors of Manipur
- Governors of Assam
- Governors of Meghalaya
- 1940 births
- Living people
- People from Udaipur
- Indian politician stubs
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