Arnab’s Republic ropes in Army veteran as Advisor for Defense & Strategy

Retired Army officer, Major Gaurav Arya has joined Republic TV, Arnab Goswami’s soon-to-be-launched news channel, as Advisor, Defense and Strategy. In this role, Major Arya will offer national security and political analysis. 

Major Arya focuses on the Indian Defence Forces, national security, Pakistan, Kashmir, radical Islam and terrorism and is a passionate advocate of the soldier’s point of view; and is often seen aggressively advocating this view on various TV discussions. He has appeared with Goswami previously on his shows as a strong voice on internal security and defence related issues. 

Commenting on the appointment, Arnab Goswami, Founder of Republic TV, said, “Major Gaurav Arya is a true soldier and an old friend and I welcome him to Republic TV. It is our time to shape a new media and I am looking forward to doing it together.” 

Major Arya had served with the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army. 

As a media-tech company, Republic is India’s first global media brand. The channel will be committed to providing original programming and delivering in-depth analysis on news that matters to the viewers. Republic will aim to reaffirm the power and reach of independent media.