As Army chief gets an extension, here are the contenders for the top post

But one thing is certain that extension has opened up the possibility of the government going in for someone specific rather than just mere seniority. While there continues to be several speculations on why the government did so, official channels have been mum. Speculations within the Army community range from the decision being deferred because it is too close to election results to the government seeking to go in for a deep selection. New Delhi: The Modi government's decision to give a one-month extension to Army chief General Manoj Pande, who was set to retire this month end, has caused…