Syed Ata Hasnain
Profile
Syed Ata Hasnain is an Indian politician and retired Lieutenant General of the Indian Army who has served as the Governor of Bihar since 2026. A decorated military officer, he commanded the 15 Corps in Jammu and Kashmir and served as the Military Secretary at Army Headquarters. Following his retirement, he held positions with the National Disaster Management Authority and served as the Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir. Known for his intellectual approach to conflict resolution and the 'Hearts Doctrine,' he is a prominent strategic analyst and author on Indian security affairs.
Details
- Born
- 1953 · 73 years old
- Education
- Sherwood College, St Stephen's College, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Royal College of Defence Studies, King's College London
- Career
- Lieutenant General in the Indian Army, Military Secretary, Member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir
