Politicisation of the Armed Forces (Part 1)
Over the years, one can see a growing trend of ruling parties deifying and idolising the armed forces to promote a hyper-patriotic, muscular nationalism. This idolisation is then exploited by those in power to further their political interests. In part 1 of this exclusive interview with Newsclick, Lt General (Rtd), HS Panag talks to Gautam Navlakha about the dangers of the politicisation of the armed forces in light of the recent events that took place in Pulwama, the air strikes that followed and the way in which the incumbent government is politicising these events for electoral gain.
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