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Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
Agnipath can, of course be put to good use by copying this template onto IAS. Their selection process has a credibility issue, they don’t need long and continuous formative training, and plus there are no spoilers like developing regimental comrade-ship etc. By adopting Agnipath – with good tweaks if required – they can be organisational role models for rest of Government machinery. Why should someone burden Armed forces with silly perspectives, especially when their only expertise is in Caste based social issues.
Nice to see the caste-obsessed author write something else other than caste. I would like the armed forces to recruit ineligible cadets, group them as irregulars, and make use of them in any way possible, including off-the-record missions or suicide missions. For example, I want to join the armed forces but I don’t meet the required physical standards or the intellectual ability to crack their written tests. However, I still want to join one of their wings and become a martyr. So, these irregular personnel can be used as dispensables behind enemy lines. Though there no physical standards or written tests for terror recruits, they can inflict commendable damage on their enemies. Our defence forces can also employ similar tactics. All that I ask in return is a bravery medal, the tricolour draped over my coffin, and the state to provide for my dependents.
Please lauch Agniveer for Army Officers and Generals also. Mr Mandal can also become General in Army with lateral entry for 4 years with Rs 28000 salary per month. What a wonderful world it will be?
Not a job guarantee scheme sounds unduly harsh. The question to ask is how well it prepares the armed forces to meet a two front challenge.
Agnipath can, of course be put to good use by copying this template onto IAS. Their selection process has a credibility issue, they don’t need long and continuous formative training, and plus there are no spoilers like developing regimental comrade-ship etc. By adopting Agnipath – with good tweaks if required – they can be organisational role models for rest of Government machinery. Why should someone burden Armed forces with silly perspectives, especially when their only expertise is in Caste based social issues.
Nice to see the caste-obsessed author write something else other than caste. I would like the armed forces to recruit ineligible cadets, group them as irregulars, and make use of them in any way possible, including off-the-record missions or suicide missions. For example, I want to join the armed forces but I don’t meet the required physical standards or the intellectual ability to crack their written tests. However, I still want to join one of their wings and become a martyr. So, these irregular personnel can be used as dispensables behind enemy lines. Though there no physical standards or written tests for terror recruits, they can inflict commendable damage on their enemies. Our defence forces can also employ similar tactics. All that I ask in return is a bravery medal, the tricolour draped over my coffin, and the state to provide for my dependents.
Please lauch Agniveer for Army Officers and Generals also. Mr Mandal can also become General in Army with lateral entry for 4 years with Rs 28000 salary per month. What a wonderful world it will be?
Mr Mandal fought against BJP , called them names & once he got prominence, he switched.
I get it why he did it. But why BJP accepted that is beyond me & also the reason why cadre is disillusioned.