Political careers of former soldiers may seem like an acceptable feature in a democracy, but it would be naive to discount the dangers of politicisation of the military.
If the armed forces are restructured on modern lines, it will enable them to undertake the complex multiple tasks that is expected of them, with lesser manpower.
Uncomfortable with other countries cultivating Indian military officers, government says it’ll pay for an international course if justified.
The defence ministry has barred armed forces...
When Rajiv Gandhi started he could do no wrong. Halfway through his five years, he could do no right. His tenure had many chastening lessons in how mega mandates can make you smug and self-destruct. His record should be essential reading for those with brute majorities now, from Arvind Kejriwal, Narendra Modi and on to Vasundhara Raje, Naveen Patnaik and Mamata Banerjee.
Shekhar Gupta
This policy unpredictability is accelerating India's brain drain, particularly in tech and digital innovation, where skilled professionals seek more stable environments abroad.
ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
Inindia the military persons are expendable. Daily some soilders will be dying in fighting terrorism. But MPs and MLAs are precious. They are born only to serve themselves and their families. So don’t ask polititians to serve in military.
That only tells you that Indian military personnel are not suited for the corrupt life of habitual liars and family owned political parties. That is not such a bad thing that military people are not interested in politics. Just look at McCain of USA. The clown was a prisoner and made a career making people think that he is a hero.
The most recent data from the 2010 Census shows that only seven percent of Americans have served in the military, while veterans make up 20 percent of the current Congress. In 1971, 73 percent of members of Congress were veterans, but veterans made up fewer than 15 percent of the American population.
Inindia the military persons are expendable. Daily some soilders will be dying in fighting terrorism. But MPs and MLAs are precious. They are born only to serve themselves and their families. So don’t ask polititians to serve in military.
Politicians as a class are cowards.
Do you expect them to shed a drop of blood in the defense of our motherland?
Send them all for six months rigorous training in military and in farming
That only tells you that Indian military personnel are not suited for the corrupt life of habitual liars and family owned political parties. That is not such a bad thing that military people are not interested in politics. Just look at McCain of USA. The clown was a prisoner and made a career making people think that he is a hero.
This is India. Not USA or Israil.
The most recent data from the 2010 Census shows that only seven percent of Americans have served in the military, while veterans make up 20 percent of the current Congress. In 1971, 73 percent of members of Congress were veterans, but veterans made up fewer than 15 percent of the American population.
where on the earth MP”S have military experience ,stop publishing non sense