The
Silence of the Lambs
I am NOT as shocked by
Yogi Adityanath’s outrageous dubbing of the Indian Army as “Modi Ji ki Sena”,
as I am by the amoral and inexcusable silence of Modi-Bhakts within
the Veterans community over this abomination. Are they so indoctrinated and
steeped in his Bhakti that they have betrayed their allegiance to the
Armed Forces, and indeed to the Constitution itself? Or, are they so fearful of
Modi Ji that they have chosen to condone yet another among numerous blows to
the honour and dignity of Faujis inflicted by him, his Raksha Mantri, and
several other Chowkidars in the BJP hierarchy?
It is perfectly legitimate
for Veterans to have personal views either in favour of Modi Ji and the BJP, or
against them, after carrying out an objective analysis of their policies and
performance. However, what is galling and betrays a lack of moral courage, is when
they remain silent about their various misdeeds, especially against the Armed
Forces, while at the same pouring scorn and ridiculing the Opposition at every
opportunity.
Sadly, it is not just
the Indian polity, but even a glorious, apolitical and secular institution such
as the Armed Forces that have been polarized sharply in this highly vitiated
electoral battle. This is dangerous. It will leave a lasting impact on this
institution, which will be highly detrimental for the Nation’s security.
Regrettably, the BJP, in its electoral desperation, is being very reckless in
this regard.
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