General Naravane's Book Sparks Row: Rajnath Singh's Plan for 20-Year Publishing Ban on Retired Officers
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Rajnath Singh Dispels 20-Year Book Ban Rumors for Retired Officers
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News18•22-02-2026, 07:48
Rajnath Singh Dispels 20-Year Book Ban Rumors for Retired Officers
•Defence Minister Rajnath Singh denied any government proposal for a 20-year 'cooling off' period before retired military officers can publish books.
•Speculations arose after controversy over former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished book 'Four Stars of Destiny'.
•Singh clarified that existing rules under the Official Secrets Act prevent disclosure of confidential information, requiring prior government permission.
•Penguin India and Naravane confirmed the book is unpublished, with pre-orders not equating to publication.
•Rajnath Singh aims to finalize the Rafale fighter jet deal with France within 4-6 months, acknowledging the complex procurement process.
