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None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
There are a number of articles suggesting that a flag on a military vehicle is a perk. Come on damn it; it’s part of the military embellishments, much like badges of rank or a cap.
Now are bureaucrats going to be wearing the Army’s uniform?
Might as well ask them to man the units and cut down manpower.
Her defense that her response to Prakash was tweeted “inadvertently” and that “her message was intended for a private group on a mobile messaging app” itself is the most damning and sordid reflection of the whole affair….. This opinion/view then is what the spokesperson actually has about armed forces officers, which she ‘inadvertantly revealed’ in a public disclosure rather than to her private friends group…. One can only imagine/ presume how much more bile and rancour this IDAS officer nurses in her heart for such instantaneous ‘outing’ of her real perspective….. These IDAS officers with merely few years service get appointed as IFAs for multiple Units or even formations and the measured behaviour of the senior staff of the units/formations during their interactions with IFA and the staff for clearance of the files/proposals often get interpreted as “submissiveness and meekness” which these civilians exploit to the hilt…
I am extremely disappointed by the tone and tenor of your article which seems to be solely aimed at portraying the whole sorry episode as a frivolous over reaction by the uniformed fraternity.
I wish to point out to the author that the context of the “spat” is not an equivalence/ parity in rank that the Armed Forces are seeking (as has been inferred), nor is it due to the forces feeling aggrieved on not being granted NFU like the Bureaucrats. In fact, the huge rank consciousness and self styled equation / inflation of ranks on the part of the civil def bureaucracy lies at the root of this issue
What needs to be understood is that Flags are not a “privilege”, but military standards flown by offrs commanding troops worldwide. Therefore, when a Veteran of the stature of an ex-CNS makes a mature observation on it, the kind of ridiculous comments made by Ms Rajshekhar and that too from her official Twitter handle clearly brings out the antipathy that she feels towards the organisation of which she happens to be the Spokesperson.
Notwithstanding the same, Mr Dutta has very gallantly defended the “inadvertent” post and castigated the Veterans for their insensitive “allegations” , even before Ms Rajshekhar could delete her post.
And lastly, I would also like to counter the author’s insinuation that Commanders try to keep IFAs happy because they audit military expenditure, which implies that these are paragons of virtue who keep a hawk eye over the spendthrift military. On the contrary, this is done on account of the immense financial powers that the wield over the military as also their ability/ tendency to put a spoke in day to day functioning whenever they can.
I am veteran Col. I thank my star that my children didn’t join Army.The supporting Civilians have taken the role of Armed Forces and relegated Armed Forces into Supporting Role. This is there Reflection of Our Dear Prime Minister Shri N Modiji & Chief Bipin Rawat. Sooner than later we will face debacle of 1962, history repeats itself. Jai Hind
It was inappropriate for the PRO to use the official Twitter handle to make the critical comments, although what she said was true. But the angry response from the bhaktas were on expected lines of shooting the messenger and not the message. Although there are few in the DAD who deserve to be condemned for their complicity in many unsavoury activities, the department is by and large known for their silent but good work in their mandated jobs of accounting and auditing
Sad commentary on the state of affairs. BJP must realise that most of the Armed forces personnel and their families ( incl veterans) in their heart have been supporters of Mr Modi. But the present Govt seems to be hell bent on insulting the defence forces. Its actions have resulted in demeaning the soldier.
The only way to resolve this is to have immediate course correction with personal intervention of the PM.
Lasting solution for the seniority issue will be to issue a eauivalence table based on the last official order of precedence.
PM and for that matter no political party has got armed forces as their priority.
They are more bothered to cling to the power.
She should be removed from the duty assigned to her by the RM. She may be too youg and inexperience to hold the post and offer such comments. Isn’t she is creating a wedge between uniformed and in uniformed? An immature statement. As regards to allowing the use car flag of the army by IF A , her clan , firstly how he is misusing his position even the army Cdr has to oblize him. Sevondly it is very low of Army Cdr to have permitted him to use WC flag, ( may not be true. The statement may be cover action) . She must visit defence acct offices from CGDA to PAO (or)
will come to know how these offices fleece the the units and it’s personals.
Appointment such as IFA till a year back was provided with brand new Staff Car ex Army Pool & the appointees took great pride in displaying not only a big Red Flag but also Red Plate too albeit Unauthorised. Once these were adversely commented upon in Press, were quickly withdrawn thus inviting 1. Audit objections 2.Highlighting even minor errors etc etc.3. Retaliatory remarks. IDAS need to know that they are in advisory role & definitely NOT in commanding role.
It’s time Army CDRs exercise their administrative control over their advisors rather than giving them undue importance.
This can happen when military cdrs know their administrative job.
Sorry to say that none grows beyond food, golf, wine, awwa, gadi-ghoda etc etc
I am a Col in the Army but will never allow my kids to join the armed forces…..not because i dont love our country but because i hate this bureaucrats of MoD who have ruined the armed forces and the country
Disgusting is an understatement. As Expected from the fleet of staff which has similar arrogance and negative attitude towards the forces at the lady herself. Pray Mr Modi sees what damage these leftist moles are doing to the morale of the Army. Sickening cold behaviour.
The unqualified in mod would invite disasters when adversaries shoot through their pretence. It is unfortunate that unqualified are entrusted with the protection of image of the military.
Staff of Def accounts department to which the lady belongs are well known for their greed. They are all civilans. Their only job is to make themselves the gainers at the expense of the military.
I’m going to share this article with others! If I raised my head 4 inches I would be shot: DD crew member who survived Maoist attack
There are a number of articles suggesting that a flag on a military vehicle is a perk. Come on damn it; it’s part of the military embellishments, much like badges of rank or a cap.
Now are bureaucrats going to be wearing the Army’s uniform?
Might as well ask them to man the units and cut down manpower.
Her defense that her response to Prakash was tweeted “inadvertently” and that “her message was intended for a private group on a mobile messaging app” itself is the most damning and sordid reflection of the whole affair….. This opinion/view then is what the spokesperson actually has about armed forces officers, which she ‘inadvertantly revealed’ in a public disclosure rather than to her private friends group…. One can only imagine/ presume how much more bile and rancour this IDAS officer nurses in her heart for such instantaneous ‘outing’ of her real perspective….. These IDAS officers with merely few years service get appointed as IFAs for multiple Units or even formations and the measured behaviour of the senior staff of the units/formations during their interactions with IFA and the staff for clearance of the files/proposals often get interpreted as “submissiveness and meekness” which these civilians exploit to the hilt…
I am extremely disappointed by the tone and tenor of your article which seems to be solely aimed at portraying the whole sorry episode as a frivolous over reaction by the uniformed fraternity.
I wish to point out to the author that the context of the “spat” is not an equivalence/ parity in rank that the Armed Forces are seeking (as has been inferred), nor is it due to the forces feeling aggrieved on not being granted NFU like the Bureaucrats. In fact, the huge rank consciousness and self styled equation / inflation of ranks on the part of the civil def bureaucracy lies at the root of this issue
What needs to be understood is that Flags are not a “privilege”, but military standards flown by offrs commanding troops worldwide. Therefore, when a Veteran of the stature of an ex-CNS makes a mature observation on it, the kind of ridiculous comments made by Ms Rajshekhar and that too from her official Twitter handle clearly brings out the antipathy that she feels towards the organisation of which she happens to be the Spokesperson.
Notwithstanding the same, Mr Dutta has very gallantly defended the “inadvertent” post and castigated the Veterans for their insensitive “allegations” , even before Ms Rajshekhar could delete her post.
And lastly, I would also like to counter the author’s insinuation that Commanders try to keep IFAs happy because they audit military expenditure, which implies that these are paragons of virtue who keep a hawk eye over the spendthrift military. On the contrary, this is done on account of the immense financial powers that the wield over the military as also their ability/ tendency to put a spoke in day to day functioning whenever they can.
I am veteran Col. I thank my star that my children didn’t join Army.The supporting Civilians have taken the role of Armed Forces and relegated Armed Forces into Supporting Role. This is there Reflection of Our Dear Prime Minister Shri N Modiji & Chief Bipin Rawat. Sooner than later we will face debacle of 1962, history repeats itself. Jai Hind
It was inappropriate for the PRO to use the official Twitter handle to make the critical comments, although what she said was true. But the angry response from the bhaktas were on expected lines of shooting the messenger and not the message. Although there are few in the DAD who deserve to be condemned for their complicity in many unsavoury activities, the department is by and large known for their silent but good work in their mandated jobs of accounting and auditing
Sad commentary on the state of affairs. BJP must realise that most of the Armed forces personnel and their families ( incl veterans) in their heart have been supporters of Mr Modi. But the present Govt seems to be hell bent on insulting the defence forces. Its actions have resulted in demeaning the soldier.
The only way to resolve this is to have immediate course correction with personal intervention of the PM.
Lasting solution for the seniority issue will be to issue a eauivalence table based on the last official order of precedence.
PM and for that matter no political party has got armed forces as their priority.
They are more bothered to cling to the power.
She should be removed from the duty assigned to her by the RM. She may be too youg and inexperience to hold the post and offer such comments. Isn’t she is creating a wedge between uniformed and in uniformed? An immature statement. As regards to allowing the use car flag of the army by IF A , her clan , firstly how he is misusing his position even the army Cdr has to oblize him. Sevondly it is very low of Army Cdr to have permitted him to use WC flag, ( may not be true. The statement may be cover action) . She must visit defence acct offices from CGDA to PAO (or)
will come to know how these offices fleece the the units and it’s personals.
Appointment such as IFA till a year back was provided with brand new Staff Car ex Army Pool & the appointees took great pride in displaying not only a big Red Flag but also Red Plate too albeit Unauthorised. Once these were adversely commented upon in Press, were quickly withdrawn thus inviting 1. Audit objections 2.Highlighting even minor errors etc etc.3. Retaliatory remarks. IDAS need to know that they are in advisory role & definitely NOT in commanding role.
It’s time Army CDRs exercise their administrative control over their advisors rather than giving them undue importance.
This can happen when military cdrs know their administrative job.
Sorry to say that none grows beyond food, golf, wine, awwa, gadi-ghoda etc etc
I am a Col in the Army but will never allow my kids to join the armed forces…..not because i dont love our country but because i hate this bureaucrats of MoD who have ruined the armed forces and the country
This is what happens when you have a pliant generals. Rest assured in war the polity will be left wondering what happened.
Disgusting is an understatement. As Expected from the fleet of staff which has similar arrogance and negative attitude towards the forces at the lady herself. Pray Mr Modi sees what damage these leftist moles are doing to the morale of the Army. Sickening cold behaviour.
The unqualified in mod would invite disasters when adversaries shoot through their pretence. It is unfortunate that unqualified are entrusted with the protection of image of the military.
Staff of Def accounts department to which the lady belongs are well known for their greed. They are all civilans. Their only job is to make themselves the gainers at the expense of the military.
Andhe lavde fauz me daude