How Low Can The Politicians’ Stoop? Elections 2019 How low can politicians’ stoop? News4masses 03 May 19 In a deplorable incident during voting in Jabalpur on 28th April, the army was dragged into an avoidable controversy. Based on the directions of the Supreme Court, army personnel posted in Jabalpur had registered themselves as voters. From the Grenadier Regimental Centre based […]
All politicians must shun politicisation of forces All politicians must shun politicization of forces 23 Apr 19 The recent letter by a group of veterans addressed to the President, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, opened a can of worms. The issue addressed by the veterans was ‘politicization of the armed forces.’ Many subsequently raised questions […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/afspa-once-again-created-the-center-of-debate AFSPA once again the focus of debate (English Version) Rakshak News 10 Apr 19 In its manifesto under Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress stated that the ‘Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed area act will be reviewed. Suitable changes will be made in the text of the laws to balance the requirements of security and the protection […]
https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/congress-bjp-manifestos-2019-elections-national-security-kashmir Congress, BJP manifestos on national security: Pacifism vs nationalism The Quint 09 Apr 19 With elections drawing close, political parties have released their manifestoes projecting for the nation their promises in the years ahead. How many promises would be kept, how many ignored, remains a mute question. The Congress Manifesto, titled, ‘Hum Nibhayenge’ was released on 02 Apr, while […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=155 One border, one force, one ministry CENJOWS 08 Apr 19 There have been two recent announcements by the MHA which indicates lack of clarity and strategic foresight in matters pertaining to national security. The first is its intention of moving the Coast Guard from the MoD to under its control, a proposal for which has been forwarded to the […]
National Security Aspects In Political Manifesto’s – An Analysis National security aspects in political manifesto’s News4Masses 04 Apr 19 The Congress recently released its manifesto for the forthcoming elections. While the manifesto is aimed at garnering public support there are aspects which pertain to national security which need a detailed analysis. The analysis is not to question the claims by […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-not-discuss-national-security-in-electoral-debates Nation security debates must be part of election discussions (English Version) Rakshak News 03 Apr 19 There is a vast difference in views of political parties when it comes to national security and the armed forces. The Congress claims it acted against Pakistan during its tenure in the centre, however never broadcasted the same. The BJP, on the other […]
MHA Vis-A-Vis MoD – Time For National Leadership To Take Note MHA vis-viz MoD: Time for national leadership to take note News4Masses.com 29 Mar 19 There are two ministries responsible for security forces in the country. The MHA has under it all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the only Para-Military force, the Assam Rifles, which officially operates under the […]
Defence minister with vision needed Defence minister with vision needed 26 Mar 19 In his eulogy to Manohar Parrikar, Nitin Gokhale writes of a conversation with him soon after he took over as the defence minister. Manohar stated, “In these two-three months that I have been here (MoD), the most striking aspect I noticed is the all-pervasive atmosphere of suspicion. […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/the-ministry-of-defense-will-have-to-be-sensitive Insensitive MoD (English Version) Rakshak News 20 Mar 19 The recent case of an ex-army sepoy, Sanju Ram, brought to light on social media, indicated the red tape dominated bureaucracy in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Sanju Ram of the Dogra regiment lost both his legs in a mine blast. He was discharged from the army about a year […]