Recent
reports of an army jawan going public on harassment has become a debating point
in media with spokesmen of political parties not letting go of an opportunity
to embarrass the government. This is a most undesirable development and outside
interference in matters of military discipline must stop.
There
is a system in the defence forces in which complaints can be made and are dealt
with at different levels. The present
complaint will also be handled in the
same manner consistent with the framework of military discipline.Of course ,
there are strict restraints on speech and action in the defence forces but
these are no more than are required to make the forces what they are and what
they need to be to rate as high as they do in world ranking.
It
is essential that the media, print and electronic, look elsewhere for exciting
headlines. As for politicians they should scrupulously avoid meddling in
military procedures. The Army Chief ir right in saying action will be taken
against personnel going public with their grievances.
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