Tag Archives: Army Chief

Mind Over Merit

In a recent piece in The Print, Gen Panag discusses the recent government decision to adopt a ‘merit based’ approach over ‘seniority based’ on the promotion of Lt Gens, and opines it is a move in the right direction. He also … Continue reading

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Appointment of Army Chief – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Overlooking the principle of seniority in appointing the army chief could open door for future political interference in the armed forces. Continue reading

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Generally speaking

 A propensity for shooting off his mouth and the inability to look beyond his nose has landed up Gen VK Singh in yet another embarrassing situation – of having either to make an unpleasant meal of his own utterings, or … Continue reading

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Every way you look at it you lose

No matter who is right – Gen VK Singh that he is being targeted as a political vendetta, or the army that he had used an intelligence unit to carry out unauthorized activities – it is the Army as an organization that is the loser. Continue reading

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Casus Belli Aching

The Army Chief Gen VK Singh has sprung yet another surprise on the country. What is his game plan? Continue reading

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Pull of the Lanyard

Regimental spirit wins wars. But does it have any rôle to play in deciding who reaps benefits and privileges? Continue reading

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Internal Deficiencies?

An Assistant Commandant of the CRPF has felt annoyed at the remarks made by the Army Chief on ‘internal deficiencies’ of the force. Should such deficiencies be brushed aside? Continue reading

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