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May 8, 2019

Soldiers and elections (English Version) Rakshak News 08 May 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/soldier-and-election Soldiers and elections (English Version) Rakshak News 08 May 19 For decades armed forces personnel had almost no voting rights, despite being Indian citizens. They were only permitted to register themselves as service voters and could exercise their franchise through the postal ballot. This exercise was almost a waste as neither ballots reached on time nor could their votes […]

May 3, 2019

How low can politicians’ stoop News4masses 03 May 19

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 […]

April 23, 2019

All politicians must shun politicization of forces The Statesman 23 Apr 19

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 […]

April 11, 2019

AFSPA once again the focus of debate (English Version) Rakshak News 10 Apr 19

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 […]

April 9, 2019

Congress, BJP manifestos on national security Pacifism vs nationalism The Quint 09 Apr 19

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 […]

April 8, 2019

One border, one force, one ministry CENJOWS 08 Apr 19

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 […]

April 5, 2019

National security aspects in political manifesto’s News4Masses 04 Apr 19

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 […]

April 3, 2019

Nation security debates must be part of election discussions (English Version) Rakshak News 03 Apr 19

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 […]

March 29, 2019

MHA vis-viz MoD Time for national leadership to take note News4Masses.com 29 Mar 19

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 […]

March 26, 2019

Defence minister with vision needed The Statesman 26 Mar 19

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. […]