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Raghu R Nair - Wikipedia

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Raghu R. Nair
Born	Travancore, Kerala, India
Allegiance	India
Service / branch	Indian Navy

Commodore Raghu R. Nair is a serving senior officer of the Indian Navy. Nair led Operation Brahma, India’s aid mission after the March quake in Myanmar and Thailand. Nair joined senior officers in a 2025 press conference on Operation Sindoor, reaffirming India’s ceasefire stance and countering Pakistan’s misinformation.^[1]

Early life

Nair was born in Kerala. He is the maternal great-grandson of barrister G. P. Pillai, the only Malayali mentioned in Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography and a former All India Secretary of the Indian National Congress and his paternal grandfather, C. P. Ramakrishna Pillai, was an IAS officer in Kerala.^[2]

After completing his education, Raghu R. Nair joined the Navy in 1999 following his training at the Naval Academy.^[3]

Naval career

Nair is an officer in the Indian Navy. He was awarded the Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) on Republic Day 2025, highlighting his exceptional service and commitment to the nation.^[4]

Nair played a pivotal role in Operation Brahma, India's humanitarian mission launched in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand in March 2025. As a senior officer, he was instrumental in coordinating relief efforts, demonstrating the Navy’s rapid response and logistical strength during natural disasters.^[5]

During a joint services press conference, Commodore Nair, alongside Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, addressed the nation regarding India's ceasefire with Pakistan. He emphasized the Indian military's readiness to defend the nation's sovereignty, stating, "The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force remain fully operationally ready, ever vigilant, and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland.”^[6]^[7]

References

^ Desk, Online (10 May 2025). "India shuts down Pakistan's false claims in press conference after ceasefire agreement". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 May 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ "സേനാനിലപാടു പറയാൻ കമ്മഡോർ രഘു ആർ. നായർ". Newspaper. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
^ https://www.thebrighterworld.com (12 May 2025). "Commodore Raghu R. Nair: The Strategic Mind Behind India's Naval Diplomacy". https://www.thebrighterworld.com. Retrieved 20 May 2025. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= and |website= (help)
^ "How Commodore Nair completed tri-service circle, issued Pak stern warning". India Today. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
^ Online |, E. T. (29 March 2025). "Myanmar Earthquake: Commodore Raghunath Nair briefs on Indian Navy's role in 'Operation Brahma'". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
^ "How Commodore Nair completed tri-service circle, issued Pak stern warning". India Today. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
^ "'Ceasefire on, but...': Indian military after peace deal with Pakistan". Hindustan Times. 10 May 2025. Archived from the original on 10 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.

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