New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing and illustrious military career.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, he shared his thoughts on being multi-religious, citing his exposure to diverse faiths during his time in the 18th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.

This regiment uniquely had a mosque, gurdwara, Durga Mata temple, and Mahakal temple all under one roof, fostering an environment of interfaith harmony.

When asked about his recent visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Army Chief said, "I am multi-religious. I have been commissioned into the 18th Battalion, the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles,...