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The real reason why India can’t afford a knee jerk reaction is that this time it’s China and not Pakistan. We were not well prepared for any large scale move by China . It is wiser to absorb whatever losses we have suffered , for now, and get our selves better prepared , with rapid equipment purchases and re arming ours elves . For this we need 4-5 years and so for that time we must play a holding operation while we get our full complement of artillery, rocket and fighter forces ready. Negotiations can start at that stage , or we can occupy a few positions across the LAC as a bargaining chip.
Gave a right caution.
Emphasized how a military and government trust is vital for national security.
Insightful about how a new procurement takes years to be fully operationalized.
Article provided a peek about how offensive operation are planned to outsiders.
This is the problem when the press and the media expect ‘absolute freedom’ quoting their status of the fourth estate in a democracy, but never once adhere to a sense of self-discipline which is not rooted in their ideological bias. They invoke their sense of self-discipline only if it is in tune with their bias, seldom otherwise.
Only a soldier knows the value of peace. As the traditional adage goes “A mountain looks beautiful from a distance, and the news of war is romantic”. The writer aptly says “Military is a profession. Death does not bring glory but only winning does.” The writer’s fervent plea for more responsible conduct on the part of the media is well placed and timed.
Undoubtedly it is a grave responsibility to decide upon kinetic action with many implications and repercussions to be weighed.
However, taking 4 months to call out China, making anodyne statements or even denying Chinese intrusions, as thr PM did, only plays into the adversary’s propaganda barrage.
It does not assure the general public that the government is either resolute or has clarity of approach to the serious threat.
Well said! Kitcha Sir!
If only the guys on TV and in the Press also, have clues about all of the rigmaroles and thereafter keep their counsel !. But TRPs are an immediate God, so nothing can be done about it.
The real reason why India can’t afford a knee jerk reaction is that this time it’s China and not Pakistan. We were not well prepared for any large scale move by China . It is wiser to absorb whatever losses we have suffered , for now, and get our selves better prepared , with rapid equipment purchases and re arming ours elves . For this we need 4-5 years and so for that time we must play a holding operation while we get our full complement of artillery, rocket and fighter forces ready. Negotiations can start at that stage , or we can occupy a few positions across the LAC as a bargaining chip.
Gave a right caution.
Emphasized how a military and government trust is vital for national security.
Insightful about how a new procurement takes years to be fully operationalized.
Article provided a peek about how offensive operation are planned to outsiders.
What is the author trying to say? Fight or surrender??
What is the point of this article ?
Well said Sir !
This is the problem when the press and the media expect ‘absolute freedom’ quoting their status of the fourth estate in a democracy, but never once adhere to a sense of self-discipline which is not rooted in their ideological bias. They invoke their sense of self-discipline only if it is in tune with their bias, seldom otherwise.
As usual, a lot of dissembling by those who know how weak they are.
Only a soldier knows the value of peace. As the traditional adage goes “A mountain looks beautiful from a distance, and the news of war is romantic”. The writer aptly says “Military is a profession. Death does not bring glory but only winning does.” The writer’s fervent plea for more responsible conduct on the part of the media is well placed and timed.
Nothing new I learnt from this article. all old stuff repeated. Some political leanings of the author are slightly discernible .
Undoubtedly it is a grave responsibility to decide upon kinetic action with many implications and repercussions to be weighed.
However, taking 4 months to call out China, making anodyne statements or even denying Chinese intrusions, as thr PM did, only plays into the adversary’s propaganda barrage.
It does not assure the general public that the government is either resolute or has clarity of approach to the serious threat.
Well said Sir.
Well said! Kitcha Sir!
If only the guys on TV and in the Press also, have clues about all of the rigmaroles and thereafter keep their counsel !. But TRPs are an immediate God, so nothing can be done about it.