New Delhi: The Indian Army will initiate disciplinary proceedings against a serving soldier who had participated in a farmers’ protest in Bathinda last month, a development which has led to local commanders sensitising the troops on the dos and don’ts.
The Army is also in the process of identifying another soldier who had posted a video on social media in support of the farm protests.
Sources in the defence and security establishment said soldiers are already aware of what they should and should not do. However, the local commanders are sensitising their men, they added.
The sources also said that in the case of the protests at Bhatinda, the soldier, who carried a placard in support of the farmers while wearing uniform and face shield, was identified after a probe was initiated when his pictures came out on social media.
Section 21 in The Army Act
The act by the soldier, who was on leave at that time, was in violation of the Army Act, 1950, which lays down clear rules against participation in protests, the sources added.
Section 21 in The Army Act, 1950 forbids a soldier from being a member of, or to be associated in any way with, any trade union or labour union, or any class of trade or labour unions or any society, institution or association, or any class of societies, institutions or associations
It also forbids soldiers from attending or addressing any meeting or to taking part in any demonstration organised by any body of persons for any political or other purposes.
Sources said that discipline is a big priority in the armed forces. “It was the farmers protest today, tomorrow, it might be something else. The armed forces are the last bastion for the nation and hence discipline is very important,” a source said.
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Salary is paid to him by government of India,not Kisan union,he forgot the oath he took,action will be only to refresh his memory,ha ha ha
From where money comes
It’s comes from common citizens of our country
And citizens are paying to to every of personal
The OTA commandant in Chennai, was only transferred for sexual harassment. And this poor chap will face court martial for voicing the right cause?
Will you be so understanding if soldiers participate in rallies demanding anti-love jihad laws? Right cause is only in eyes of its supporters!
An Army man who is a Punjabi or Hariyanvi has to has some sense of freternity of religion, faith, racial sentiment !! Nothing in this universe can deny this relationship between an Armymen and common Punjabi man !!
You also forgot to include proclivity of punjabis with cabbies as well. Truck drivers can come at close third.
This a farmers’ protest not a sikh protest.