Lucknow, 06 July (HS): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna

Swaminathan met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his

official house in Lucknow. This high-level bonhomie demonstrates the continued

collaboration between the state government and the Indian Navy on national

security, defense readiness, and regional stability. Admiral's first high-level

meetings with state authorities in Uttar Pradesh since taking command of the

naval forces were marked with a ceremonial courtesy call.

The forum highlighted the critical relationship between marine security

programs and hinterland states, emphasizing on how India's Indian Navy

collaborates with states to protect national interests and economic growth. Admiral

Krishna Swaminathan formally took over as Chief of Naval Staff. He is a

respected communication and electronic warfare specialist who has previously

commanded vital naval assets such as the INS Vikramaditya and served as Vice

Chief of Naval Staff.

In a post on X, UP CM mentioned, “A courtesy call was held

today with Admiral Shri Krishna Swaminathanji, Chief of the Indian Navy, at the

government residence in Lucknow.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi