While civilian supremacy over the armed forces is accepted in democracies the world over, and is an article of faith in the Indian military establishment, it refers to political and not bureaucratic control. It was the civil military disconnect which was largely responsible for slippages and deficiencies in India’s defence preparedness in 1962. Sadly, the situation has not improved much since then.
#Yearender 2012: CT posts that created buzz
A very happy and a prosperous 2013 to all the readers of Canary Trap. As we enter the new year, we bring you the top 10 posts of 2012 from different categories (Corruption, Politics, Security and Intelligence, History, Media Analysis, World News).
Why no action yet against BEML CMD in Tatra scam?
Kindly let the nation know that as an appointee of the government does BEML CMD VRS Natarajan has the authority to issue notice of defamation to the ex-Chief of the Army.
More questions for Tatra, Ravi Rishi and Defence Ministry
The Tatra trucks scam did not commence in 1997 but dates back to 1986. For twenty five years it involved politicians, generals, bureaucrats and Public Sector Unit officers.
Fitting reply to Vectra on Tatra deal
Tell us why the payments made by BEML to Tatra Sipox are not reflected in the books of Tatra Sipox? Why does Tatra Sipox submit abbreviated accounts which do not require audit?
Why is Gen VK Singh being targeted?
What is alarming and dangerous is the level of influence the arms lobby has acquired that it has begun to decide as to who would be the Army Chief and the length of his tenure. The tentacles of this lobby have penetrated in every conceivable pillar institution of the State.
Army Chief’s crusade against corruption deserves recognition
Fighting corruption in the army is not easy. It means war on three different fronts. The politician who is above you, corrupt colleagues who are with you and the moneybags of the arms mafia.