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Why do the military veterans show uneasiness of political parties taking credit of military action now? Where were they when Indira Gandhi and her party took credit of creation Bangladesh ? There is no harm in it She deserved it then because it only the will of political masters that Army acts and so credit is associated with the leadership of the day and it must be shared between Leadership and Army and not in isolation. The opposition is making hue and cry and questioning the issue for obvious reasons keeping an eye on election.
Why do the military veterans show uneasiness of political parties taking credit of military action now? Where were they when Indira Gandhi and her party took credit of creation Bangladesh ? There is no harm in it She deserved it then because it only the will of political masters that Army acts and so credit is associated with the leadership of the day and it must be shared between Leadership and Army and not in isolation. The opposition is making hue and cry and questioning the issue for obvious reasons keeping an eye on election.
Fake News !!!
Those in service could also convey their sentiments in private.