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Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India

India is celebrating its momentous Platinum Celebrations of the country’s 75th Republic Day on 26th January 2024 with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic ‘Kartavya Path’ in the national capital.This year French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest.

President Droupadi Murmu will hoist the national flag at 8 am at Kartavya Path. Based on the twin themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka’, this year’s parade will witness the participation of around 13,000 special Guests – an initiative which will provide an opportunity to people from all walks of life to take part in the celebrations and encourage Jan Bhagidari in this national festival.

Tableaux of 16 States and nine ministries will also take part. The grand performance includes 30 folk dance styles uniquely prevalent in different states, as well as contemporary classical dance and Bollywood styles. The artists include tribal dancers, folk dancers, and classical dancers.

The Republic Day 2024 parade will commence at 10:30 am (IST) from New Delhi’s Vijay Chowk, following the route from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path. It will start at Rashtrapati Bhawan and proceed to the Rajpath or Kartavya Path.

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. For the first time, the 35th Infantry Regiment of France’s 7th Armoured Brigade march on Rajpath on the 75th Republic Day.

This year’s top attractions include a women’s tri-service group parade, a French contingent to join the R-Day parade, six Indians to join the French military team in the Republic Day parade

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. For the inaugural march on Kartavya Path, an all-female contingent from the Armed Forces Medical Services, under the leadership of Major Srishti Khullar of Army Medical Corps, accompanied by Captain Amba Samant from Army Dental Corps, Surg Lt Kanchana from the Indian Navy, and Flt Lt Dhivya Priya from the Indian Air Force.

***Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. India’s first all-women Tri-Services Contingent from Military Police.***

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: All women contingent from Tri services, led by Captain Sandhya of Military Police march past through the Kartavya Path. (Photo/ANI)**

***Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. All-Women Contingent of Central Reserve Protection Force***

***Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. All-Women Contingent of Delhi Police.***

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Contingent of Coast Guard.**

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: All-Women Contingent of Border Security Force.**

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Camel Regiment of the Border Security Force**

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The marching contingent of Rajputana Rifles led by Lieutenant Sanyam Chaudhary of 20th Batallion.**

Rajputana Rifles led by Lieutenant Sanyam Chaudhary of 20th Batallion marched past the Kartavya Path as part of the Republic Day parade, with war cry ‘Raja Ram Chandra Ki Jai!’ echoing in sync on their mouths. Its motto is ‘Veer Bhogaya Vasundarah’. With first battalion of Rajputana Rifles having being raised in 1775, it is the oldest Rifle Regiment of the Indian Army.

It also has the distinction of winning the first Victoria Cross in 1856. The Regiment has displayed exceptional valour and bravery, wherever it has been deployed.

During the Kargil war of 1999, the gallant action of 7th & 11th battalions of Rajputana Rifles led to the capture of Tololing and Haneefuddin sector.

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: With first battalion of Rajputana Rifles having being raised in 1775, it is the oldest Rifle Regiment of the Indian Army.**

The Regiment has a rare and impeccable distinction of winning 10 Arjuna Awards

***Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. Madras Regiment, oldest Indian Army regiment marches down Kartavya Path .***

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force celebrates the 75th Republic Day of India. A contingent of the Indian Army’s Sikh Regiment led by Major Sarabjeet Singh marched down the Kartavya Path here during the 75th Republic Day parade on Friday.The regiment was raised in 1846

Nag Missile System

The detachment Nag Missile System (NAMIS) of Mechanised Infantry Regiment led by Capt Abhay Pandit of 17 Mechanised Infantry Regiment. The System popularly called NAMIS is a tank destroyer indigenously designed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory Hyderabad. It consists of a tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle, which has a crew-less turret capable of firing six ‘Nag’ Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Nag Missile Carrier**

The NAMICA (Nag Missile Carrier) is a stretched, license-built BMP-2 with additional wheels, nicknamed “Sarath” in India. Classified as a tank destroyer, it is equipped with various electro-optical systems including a thermal imager (TI) and a laser rangefinder (LRF) for target acquisition.

The NAMICA carries a total of twelve missiles, with six in ready-to-fire mode and six in storage. It has a compact auxiliary power unit (APU) for silent watch operation, a fire detection and suppression system (FDSS) and nuclear, biological and chemical protection system (NBCPS). The carrier weights 14.5 ton in fully combat load and is capable of moving 7 Km/hr in water.

NAMICA can fire missiles at a target located around 7.5 Km with hunter-killer sight capability and carries 4 Military personnel. Its motto is ‘Satrah Mech Har Maidan Fateh’.

Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP 2/2K

The mechanised column of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP – 2 /2K of GUARDS Regiment led by Lt Shivam Singh of 23 GUARDS. ICV BMP-2 named SARATH, is a high mobility Inf Combat Vehicle (ICV) with potent armament and state of the art night fighting capability, which makes it capable to destroy any unknown enemy target upto a distance of 4 ICms at night. It can operate effectively in all battlefield terrains of desert, mountainous region or high-altitude area.
The ICV is equipped with 30mm Automatic Cannon Gun, 7.62mm PKT & Konkurs missiles, upgraded with Thermal Imaging (TI) night sights. Being an all-weather amphibious combat vehicle, ICV (BMP-2) is battle ready for full spectrum of challenges & conflicts and thus truly considered as Backbone of Indian Army’s Mechanized Warfare. While its motto its Pehla Hamesha Pehla, its war cry is Garud Ka Hoon Bol Pyare.

Pinaka Multiple-Rocket Launcher System

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Indian Army multi-rocket launcher vehicles drive through the ceremonial Kartavya Path boulevard, previously known as Rajpath, during India’s Republic Day parade celebrations in New Delhi.

The next detachment of PINAKA of the Regiment of Artillery from 1890 Rocket Regiment, led by Lt Priyanka Sevda of 262 Field Regiment. Pinaka Multiple Launcher Rocket System is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured medium range, all weather and free flight artillery rocket system.

The domestically conceived and produced Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launcher System prominently showcased India’s defence capabilities and underscored the country’s dedication to self-sufficiency in defence technology.

The parade showcased a medium-range surface-to-air missile with a surveillance range of 300 km and the capacity to engage hostile aerial platforms within a range of 70 km. This missile system underscores India’s emphasis on enhancing air defence capabilities, ensuring protection across diverse threat scenarios.

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: PINAKA of the Regiment of Artillery from 1890 Rocket Regiment, led by Lt Priyanka Sevda of 262 Field Regiment.**

It is fully automated, offensive weapon system with each launcher boasting of 12 rockets of 214mm caliber having a range of 37.5 kilometer. Its motto is `Sarvatra Izzat ‘O’ Iqbal –

‘Everywhere with Honour and Glory’.

Drone Jammer and Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring System

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Indian Army Corps of Signals showcased the Mobile Drone Jammer System.**

The Indian Army’s Corps of Signals showcased the mobile drone jammer and advanced radio frequency monitoring systems. These technologies are designed to tackle contemporary threats, demonstrating India’s proactive stance in addressing unmanned aerial vehicles and monitoring radio frequencies to bolster security measures.

The detachment of Mobile Drone Jammer System and Advance Radio Frequency Monitoring led by Lt Col Ankita Chauhan of 11 Electronic Warfare Battalion.
Drone Jammer System of Indian Army is used to detect and track drones and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) signals (downlink), as well as ground control signals (GDT, Uplink) and to jam drone activities.
The electro-optical sub-system serves to identify, track and verify the target. Besides detection and tracking of drones, The DJ System can neutralize hostile drone activities using Directional high-power smart jamming of drone UAS control uplink signals. The DJ system is installed on two high mobility standard 2.5-ton vehicles.
The DJ system is equipped with electro-optical subsystem and RF sensors to scan the radio frequencies.

Swathi – Weapon Locating Radar System

The detachment of SWATHI – Weapon Locating Radar System, led by Lt Deepti Rana of Regiment of Artillery.
Weapon locating radar SWATHI, developed by DRDO and Bharat Electronics Ltd, is highly mobile radar system designed for automatic first round detection SWATHI is a coherent c-band, passive electronically scanned phased array radar intended to be used as weapon locating radar and for direction of own artillery fire (DOOAF).
SWATHI is a two tatra vehicle configuration system comprising radar vehicle and power source cum bite (PSB) vehicle with twin generators and the auxiliary components. It has the capability to classify projectile targets and rejection of unwanted targets (Clutter/ Aircraft).
SWATHI being a phased array radar operates in Cband with fence detection mode of operation, ensuring first detection and tracking of shells, motors and rockets. In its secondary role, it can track and direct friendly artillery fire. The radar can provide corrections to projectile trajectory of friendly artillery to pin point the fire towards enemy.

Sarvatra Mobile Bridging System

The of ‘Sarvatra Mobile Bridging System’ of Corps of Engineers led by Capt Suman Singh of 9 Rapid Engineer Regiment 15m Sarvatra Mobile Bridging System is a “Made in India’ specialized equipment to be employed by Engineer units for bridging over dry and wet gaps. This vehicle-mounted, multi-apron, mechanically-launched mobile bridge system is designed for speedy deployment and
retrieval under tactical conditions.
It has a capability of spanning a minimum of 15m in single span, and a maximum of 75m in multi-span. The deployed bridge equipment is suitable for the crossing of ‘A’ as well as ‘B’ vehicles upto a load class MLC-70.

All Terrain Vehicles

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The inclusion of various special-purpose vehicles like the Ator N1200 and the Mahindra Armado in the Republic Day parade marks a new era in military transport.**

The detachment comprised of six modern specialist vehicles, to include ‘Quick Reaction Force Vehicles — Heavy and Medium, a Light Specialist vehicle, Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System, All-terrain vehicle and a Specialist Mobility Vehicle.
The detachment is led by Major Toofan Singh Chauhan, 5 Rajput on All-Terrain Vehicle, Lt Col Panmei Kabiphun on Light Specialist Vehicle, 19 Maratha Light Infantry & Capt Armandeep Singh Aujla of 2nd Battalion of the First Gorkha Rifles on QRFV.

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Polaris ATV, reminiscent of the RZR 1000, made a notable appearance at the Republic Day parade. Known for its robust design and powerful performance, this all-terrain vehicle represents the blend of technology and durability.

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Each vehicle, from the Polaris ATV to the Mahindra Armado, demonstrates how the armed forces are equipping themselves with specialized transport to tackle diverse and challenging situations, thereby strengthening their operational capabilities.

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Mahindra Armado light armoured personnel carrier showcased at the parade is a testament to advanced military engineering. Equipped with a 3.2-litre 215bhp diesel engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and 4×4 capability with front and rear diff locks, this vehicle is a powerhouse. Mahindra Armado Defence Vehicle Makes Republic Day Debut

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The parade featured some impressive trucks, the specifics of which remain somewhat of a mystery. These heavy quick reaction force vehicles, though details are scarce, symbolize the strategic mobility and readiness of the forces.

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The Sherp N1200, recently rebranded as Ator N1200, stood out at the parade. Utility Terrain Vehicle.**

Tank T-90 Bhishma

The detachment of Tank T-90 BHISHMA, led by Lt Fayz Singh Dhillon of 42 Armoured Regiment.
Bhishma Tank is a 3rd generation Russian Main Battle Tank armed with 125 mm smooth bore gun. T-90 functions on the hunter killer concept. It can fire four types of ammunition and also has the capability of firing a missile from gun upto range of 5000 mtrs. Bhishma tank can hunt and kill at night effectively with the help of thermal imaging sight. It also has ERA panels which makes the armour of this lethal machine even stronger.
The 46-ton giant machine can move upto a speed of 50 to 60 km per hour and can operate in all types of terrains effectively. The colors of the Regiment are French Grey, Maroon, Black. Its motto is ‘Karam Shaurya Vijay’ (Action Courage Victory).

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Main Battle Tanks.**

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: Main Battle Tank**

**Whole Dude – Whole Parade: IAF’s Su-30 MKI fighter jets flypast in a formation during the Republic Day Parade 2024 at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.**

Whole Dude – Whole Parade: The contingent of the 61st Cavalry of the Army was led by Major Yashdeep Ahlawat. Raised in 1953, this is the only serving horse-mounted cavalry regiment in the world, with an amalgamation of all “State Horsed Cavalry Units”.

Whole Dude – Whole Revelation

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED**

I respectfully dedicate this post to the memory of Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : REMEMBERING RONALD WILSON REAGAN 40TH US PRESIDENT . — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989).**

President Reagan suggests that the answers for all the problems men face are found within the covers of The Bible. The problems of man do not always need human interventions like insurrection, rebellion, warfare, and other forms of physical force that man uses to resolve conflicts. President Reagan shares a hope that human struggle for Freedom, Fairness, and Justice could be resolved without using bombs, rockets, armies, or military might. In the last book of The New Testament called ‘Revelation’ I discovered a hidden prophecy that graphically describes the downfall of The Evil Red Empire.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : REMEMBERING 40TH US PRESIDENT . — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989).**

Trusting in God, I made my journey to the United States in 1986 during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

I identify myself as Doomsayer of Doom Dooma and my prediction about the sudden downfall of Beijing (Beijing Doomed) is revealed to me by Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981-89).

I want to share my connection to Doom Dooma (Dum Duma), Beijing (Peking), and the United States and I shall describe the reason for predicting a catastrophic event that will destroy Beijing’s power and wealth in an apocalyptic event.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : THIS IS A GOOGLE MAP IMAGE OF DOOM DOOMA WHERE I WAS STATIONED FROM 1972 TO 1973 . A CHINESE SPY LIVED IN MY MILITARY CAMP AT DOOM DOOMA AIRFIELD BUILT BY US ENGINEERS DURING WORLD WAR II . — A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED : THIS IS A GOOGLE MAP IMAGE OF DOOM DOOMA WHERE I WAS STATIONED FROM 1972 TO 1973 . A CHINESE SPY LIVED IN MY MILITARY CAMP AT DOOM DOOMA AIRFIELD BUILT BY US ENGINEERS DURING WORLD WAR II .

Doom Dooma, Tinsukia District, Assam, is in Northeast India, popularly known as the Tea City.

Whole Dude – Whole Secret: The US military support to Tibet began during Hump Airlift Operation. I served at Dum Duma (Doom Dooma, Assam). Some flights delivered weapons and ammunition to Tibet. Special Frontier Force Reviews Hump Airlift Operation 1942 – 1945. A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989).

I was stationed at D Sector of Establishment 22, a military camp at Doom Dooma (Dum Duma) airfield built by US Engineers who came to India during World War II to prevent the spread of Communism to Asia and to checkmate Imperial Japan’s invasion of India .

A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOM SAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED : Special Service Award presented by all Officers, D-Sector, Establishment 22 in appreciation of my Service in the North East Frontier Agency/Arunachal Pradesh in January 1973.

My affiliation with the United States was discovered by a Chinese spy who lived in our Special Frontier Force military camp. He reported my presence to Beijing and my photo image was shared with China’s Intelligence Agency. At Doom Dooma during 1972, Beijing registered my existence and my affiliation with a military organization called Special Frontier Force or Establishment No. 22.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : IN 1972, A CHINESE SPY IDENTIFIED ME AND SENT MY PHOTO IMAGE TO BEIJING . — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED: IN 1972, A CHINESE SPY IDENTIFIED ME AND SENT MY PHOTO IMAGE TO BEIJING .**

My affiliation with Special Frontier Force is based on values which defined the national character of the United States.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : US PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER TOOK ACTION TO DEFINE VALUES THAT ESTABLISH MY CONNECTION WITH THE UNITED STATES THROUGH MY AFFILIATION WITH SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE . — A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED: US PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER TOOK ACTION TO DEFINE VALUES THAT ESTABLISH MY CONNECTION WITH THE UNITED STATES THROUGH MY AFFILIATION WITH SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE .

President Reagan shares his belief in God using terms that I can easily understand. The United States proclaims its national motto, “In God We Trust”, and I share that feeling of trust in making decisions about my life’s journey.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : FOR WE TRUST IN GOD, WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD . — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED : FOR WE TRUST IN GOD, WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD .**

President Reagan clearly articulated the core values which are pillars on which the national entity called the United States proudly stands.

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED: I RESPECT PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR HE WAS ANTI-NIXON/KISSINGER . REAGAN WAS A STRONG ADVOCATE OF PERSECUTED PEOPLE . — A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED: I RESPECT PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR HE WAS ANTI-NIXON/KISSINGER . REAGAN WAS A STRONG ADVOCATE OF PERSECUTED PEOPLE .

A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). In Man’s Plan, I exist as a mere Pawn used in War on Communism, the Legacy of Cold War Era Geopolitics. What is God’s Plan?

President Reagan shares a hope that human struggle for Freedom, Fairness, and Justice could be resolved without using bombs, rockets, armies, or military might. In the last book of The New Testament called ‘Revelation’ I discovered a hidden prophecy that graphically describes the downfall of The Evil Red Empire.

In human history, mighty empires have risen and mighty empires have fallen.

**A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). The Rise and the Fall of Mighty Empires. Beijing is Doomed.**

DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA - BEIJING IS DOOMED : THE WOMAN ON THE SCARLET BEAST . THE WOMAN I SAW IS BEIJING . — **A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). DOOMSAYER OF DOOM DOOMA – BEIJING IS DOOMED : THE WOMAN ON THE SCARLET BEAST. THE WOMAN I SAW IS BEIJING .**

The Book of Revelation describes in great detail the downfall of an Evil Empire which it code-named as “BABYLON.” In present day world, there is no evil empire called Babylon for it got wiped out long before The Book of Revelation was written by Saint John. Revelation, Chapter 18 describes the scenario of a catastrophic event which is very similar to the K-T Event, a major extinction event that wiped out existence of Dinosaurs that ruled planet Earth over millions of years.

**A prophecy revealed by Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1981 – 1989). Beijing is Doomed. Revelation Chapter 18 reveals a catastrophic event similar to the K-T Event**

The Book of Revelation reveals Beijing’s sudden downfall and the Scripture, Chapter 18, Verse 21 reads:

Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, and said:

“With such violence the great city of Babylon will be thrown down,

Never to be found again.”

This is a Prophecy that will come true in the history of Red China which I describe as The Evil Red Empire.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame

Indira Gandhi – 25 Years after the Assassination of the Spirit of an Indian Army Officer:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: **The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life.** **The Nation remembers its beloved leader 25 years after her assassination.**

25 years ago, on October 31, 1984, Mrs. Indira Gandhi was brutally assassinated by her own bodyguards. The Nation has recently mourned her death and has also celebrated her 92nd Birth Anniversary.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: On September 18, 1983, a tiny flame got extinguished; a spirit got crushed at South Block, the Secretariat Building, New Delhi.**

A year before her assassination, on September 18, 1983, Srimati. Indira Gandhi was unaware of the fact that a tiny flame got extinguished; a spirit got crushed at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, South Block, the Secretariat Building in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s office is also in the same building. I would like to share that story; the story about a young Medical Officer who joined the Army Medical Corps with a spirit to serve the Nation. The top bureaucrat of the Army Medical Corps chose to use his power and position to kill the spirit of this Junior Officer in broad daylight. The story begins and ends during the years Srimati. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India.

This story narrates events in the course of my life’s journey and it does not mean that it pertains to past. These events belong to the life of the Nation. The entity called Nation has a life and has an existence of its own. As long as this entity known to us as Bharat or India exists, this story remains relevant and it cannot be buried as the remains of an individual’s past life. As long as I am alive, I would keep my memory alive and I will ask the Nation to read pages from its own life.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life.THE NATIONAL SPIRIT – A TINY FLAME GOT EXTINGUISHED. This Flame represents the ‘National Spirit’ of a Junior Officer who was serving in the Indian Army Medical Corps.This Flame got extinguished not because of Enemy Action.

The top bureaucrats in 1983 were not able to grasp any ethical considerations. A sense of objectivity got lost and only the sense of self-preservation characterized the actions of top ranking officials. Srimati. Indira Gandhi paid a very heavy price because of the trust she had placed in some of these career opportunists who had no real interest in serving the Nation.

The Spirit of Indian Nationalism:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. I grew up in the post-independence era of a newly born Nation and was inspired by the Father of the Nation to seek National Identity and National Individuality.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. I grew up as a kid drawing inspiration from India’s First Prime Minister to express my sense of loyalty and allegiance to a Nation called the Republic of Bharat or India.

On November 14, 1958, I was a student at Danavaipeta Municipal High School, Rajahmundry when we first celebrated the Children’s Day. The School had received a brand new Public Announcement System and I gave a very inspired and eloquent speech during the School Assembly and had expressed my love and a sense of attachment to Prime Minister Nehru. During 1962, Prime Minister Nehru visited Nizamabad District to inaugurate the irrigation project at Pochampadu on the banks of River Godavari. Government Giriraj Arts College, Nizamabad had declared a Holiday. Myself, my father R. Suryanarayana Murthy who was then the Principal of that college, many of Staff Members and students converged at that venue in show of our love and admiration for Prime Minister Nehru.

This story narrates events in the course of my life’s journey and it does not mean that it pertains to past. These events belong to the life of the Nation. The entity called Nation has a life and has an existence of its own. As long as this entity known to us as Bharat or India exists, this story remains relevant and it cannot be buried as the remains of an individual’s past life. As long as I am alive, I would keep my memory alive and I will ask the Nation to read pages from its own life. THE CHINESE AGGRESSION AND THE INDIAN ARMY’S DEFEAT IN 1962. I RECOGNIZED THAT INDIA MUST GET UNITED TO OPPOSE FOREIGN INVASION AND CONQUEST.

During 1962, in the wake of massive brutal attack by Communist China across the Himalayan frontier, I developed a wish to serve in the Indian Army which had experienced a very humiliating defeat. I was a student at Government Giriraj Arts College, Nizamabad. From 1962 to 1965, I had participated in the National Cadet Corps training, but I was not sure as to how I can to get into Army Service.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. On January 24, 1966, Indira Gandhi became the First Woman Prime Minister of India heralding the Dawn of a New Era in India’s National Life.

I was a second year M.B.B.S. (First M.B.B.S. Part III) student at Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool when Srimati. Indira Gandhi was chosen as the third Prime Minister of India. She had symbolized the spirit of Indian Nationalism. She had transcended the limitations imposed by deriving identity based upon region, religion, caste, and language. I was instantly attracted by the charisma of her personality which portrayed my vision of National Unity.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. The Charisma of Indira Gandhi – She had portrayed my vision of National Unity. Image by Bettmann/CORBIS

I sent her a letter in my hand writing expressing my sense of pleasure for her appointment as the Prime Minister. She had graciously sent me a reply. In the year 1967, I met her at her official residence in New Delhi along with a batch of Student Delegates attending a National Student Seminar on National Integration. This four-week long Seminar was sponsored by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, International Youth Center, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life: The National Student Seminar on National Integration organized by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra during June 1967 gave me the opportunity to declare that Indian people must come together and foster National Unity based upon a sense of devotion to the Nation and must not get distracted by an Identity that could be derived from a sense of social affiliation or association that is related to a person’s attachment to a particular region, religion, language, and caste. I had advocated that men must seek marital social relationships based upon National Identity and not that of Caste Identity.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. Srimati. Indira Gandhi – A symbol of National Unity and a call for National Integration.

National Integration represents the idea of people of all regions and religions coming together, to work together, and to participate in National Affairs as equals. During 1969, a team of Army Medical Corps Officers had arrived at Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool to conduct interviews for selection of Final Year M.B.B.S. students for the grant of Short Service Regular Commission. Myself, and another student by name Ahmad Vali Jan got selected in the interview but he opted out. I was granted the rank of Second Lieutenant. I made this deliberate choice to join the Indian Army Medical Corps to serve the Nation and to take part in National Affairs to the fullest extent that could be possible.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life: The decision to serve in Indian Army Medical Corps was made at Kurnool and I was granted Short Service Regular Commission in the rank of Second Lieutenant after an interview conducted at the Principal’s Office in the Administrative Block of Kurnool Medical College. Dr. Bhasker Reddy, Principal conducted this interview along with a team of Army Medical Corps Medical Officers.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life: The Flag of Indian Army Medical Corps. I made a deliberate choice to join the Army Medical Corps to serve the Nation.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life**: I will give the entire credit to Dr. Sripada Pinakapani, M.D., who served as Professor of Medicine and the Superintendent of Kurnool Government General Hospital until his retirement during August 1968, for his initiative to Extinguish the Spirit of Nationalism that I displayed while I was a student at Kurnool Medical College. He opposed my idea of ignoring my Brahmin Caste Identity to formulate a marital social relationship based upon a National Identity. He influenced my paternal uncle, Dr. R. Anjaneyulu, M.D., D.G.O., Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, B.J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospitals, Pune and he directed him to use his social contacts with Senior Army Medical Corps Officials at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune to defeat my intention to have a marital relationship with a person who does not belong to the Brahmin Caste. This threat was communicated to me verbally and in a personal letter that was sent to my father who was asked to deliver the threat to me. I had to relent and delayed my plans for marriage in a bid to avoid this confrontation. I was allowed to join the Indian Army during July 1970 after obtaining my M.B.B.S. degree with the expectation that I would not compromise my Brahmin Caste Identity.

On Saturday, July 26, 1970, I reported for duty at Officers Training School, Army Medical Corps Centre & School in Lucknow to attend the BMOC 20/70 Training Course. I completed my medical internship training in Military Hospital, Ambala Cantonment in July 1971 and was fully ready for my role as a Medical Officer to provide medical care and support to our troops. Indeed, the opportunity to serve the Nation came to be true to my desire and my expectations.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. The Prime Minister whom I knew. The first posting of my Indian Army Career took me to the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Secretariat.

Special Frontier Force – Operation Eagle 1971 -Liberation War of Bangladesh – Gallantry Award:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – A HISTORICAL MILITARY ACTION TAKEN BY PRIME MINISTER INDIRA GANDHI

This retired Indian Air Force Officer Parvez Jamaszi knows about my association with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her battle plan code-named Operation Eagle that initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh during 1971. He was awarded the Gallantry Award of Vir Chakra for his participation as a helicopter pilot.

Operation Eagle – Gallantry Award: Flight Lieutenant Parvez Rustom Jamasji, Indian Air Force Helicopter Pilot provided airlift to the battle casualties in the conduct of Operation Eagle, Bangladesh Ops in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Operation Eagle – Gallantry Award: Service Number IC-22805 Major Survendra Singh Negi, The Grenadiers, served as a Company Commander, South Column, Operation Eagle, Bangladesh Ops, the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

During 1971, I joined Special Frontier Force on deputation from Indian Army. I was sent to work at Headquarters Establishment No.22 and as my service was supervised by the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Secretariat, I got an opportunity to know and to carry out Srimati. Indira Gandhi’s decisions in furtherance of her Foreign Policy initiatives. During the conduct of India-Pakistan War of 1971, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi approved the military operations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts which initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistani military dictatorship.

Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands(December 1985 to December 1989) – Lieutenant General(Retd) TS Oberoi, PVSM, VrC., former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Southern Command, Pune, former Inspector General, Special Frontier Force, former Commandant, Headquarters Establishment No. 22. He is the tall person in this photo wearing dark brown turban. I knew him since 1971. Under his able leadership, the Liberation of Bangladesh had commenced in the year 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.Apart from his military wisdom, he took a good care of all men under his Command. While I was proceeding to Chittagong Hill Tracts, he had individually greeted all the members of my team and had delayed the departure of aircraft to ensure that a hot breakfast was served to all the men boarding the aircraft. He paid personal attention to all the aspects of the military mission to ensure the wellbeing of men apart from achieving success in accomplishing the military task. The sense of warmth he radiated is easily felt when we meet him in person. His grandson provided me the link to this photo. Photo Credit – Trishna-Ajay-Picasa Web Album.

The remarks made by Lt Col B K Narayan on May 13, 1972 in my Annual Confidential Report for 1971-72 are as follows:”A very conscientious and Tough MO who worked hard during the Bangladesh OPs. He did very well and showed Maturity which was beyond the call of duty. I have recommended this Officer for a gallantry award for which he deserves eminently. He is physically Tough and cheerful. Is a fresh entrant with less than 2 years of Service and yet he displayed capability and confidence.

**Remarks of Lieutenant General T S Oberoi, PVSM, VrC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,Headquarters Southern Command Pune 411001.He had remarked about my participation in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.**

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life.** MS-8466 CAPTAIN R.R. NARASIMHAM,AMC/SSC. During the 1971 War, at a critical juncture, as the Unit waited for Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s decision, this Medical Officer acted with decisive Courage inside the enemy territory and had accomplished his military Mission. The Medal Known as ‘POORVI STAR’ symbolizes India’s victory in Indo-Pak War of 1971.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life.** **Poorvi Star 1971. It is the evidence of my participation in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.**

The Sweetest Moment of my Military Service:

The Sweetest Moment of my Military Career – I experienced a very Sweet moment called “MADHURYA” when I medically evacuated my battle casualties from the helipad at Borunasury (BONAPANSURIA), a Border Security Force Post in Mizo Hills after capturing the first enemy position during the 1971 War.

The Medical Directorate at the Indian Army Headquarters had failed to process the citation that was forwarded to them by my South Column Unit which took part in the Chittagong Hill Tracts military operation. I was recommended the Gallantry Award of ‘VIR CHAKRA’ and I was the only Officer in my Unit who had not received the Award for which the Unit had submitted a citation. However, I had enhanced the prestige of Army Medical Corps and for the first time in the history of the Army Medical Corps; I had performed the duties of a Medical officer, a Nursing Assistant, and an Ambulance Assistant while medically evacuating critically wounded soldiers; marching in a remote, roadless, forest terrain for over forty miles and I had maintained the patients in a stable condition throughout the difficult land journey. I was overjoyed by this uplifting experience. My patients had survived their battle injuries. I narrated this story to the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services in an interview that was held in September 1972 at the Headquarters Ministry of Defence, New Delhi and I was granted Direct Permanent Commission in the Army Medical Corps just based upon the powerful story that I had narrated to the DGAFMS.

This Medal known as Sangram Medal symbolizes my transition from Short Service Commission to that of Direct Permanent Commission. President V.V. Giri under his signature granted me the Short Service Regular Commission. President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy signed and proclaimed the grant of Permanent Commission. I was connected to these two National Leaders from my early childhood days spent in Madras before the formation of the State of Andhra and later Andhra Pradesh.

The Proudest Moment of my Military Career:

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life**: Special Frontier Force – Lohit River: Walong War Memorial

“The Sentinel Hills that round us stand

Bear witness that we loved our Land;

Amidst shattered rocks and flaming Pine,

We fought and died on Namti Plain.

O’ Lohit gently by us glide,

Pale stars above us softly shine,

As we sleep here in Sun and rain.”( Poem composed by Bernard S Dougal, Deputy Commissioner )

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. This Medal known as ‘Sainya Seva Medal’ with ‘NEFA’ clasp speaks of the time I spent serving in the North East Frontier Agency, now known as Arunachal Pradesh.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. Special Service Award presented by all Officers D Sector, Establishment 22**

During 1962, Indian Army resisted the Chinese aggression and the men gave their lives defending Walong. During 1972, I had the good fortune to visit the War Memorial and filled up my heart with a sense of pride. There is Dignity and Honour in fighting for the Nation and in resisting the enemy. I received the 25th Independence Anniversary Medal during the 25th year of my life’s journey and I received the Medal as a Blessing. Pride is not defined by Victory or Defeat in the Battle. I display PRIDE in resisting the enemy and in defending my territory; victory and defeat are shaped by forces beyond my control.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. 25th Independence Anniversary Medal symbolizes my desire to serve the Nation with DISCIPLINE, DIGNITY, AND HONOUR.

India Enters the Nuclear Era:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. During 1974, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi made the bold decision to test a nuclear device at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

I fully support India’s decision to test a nuclear device and defend our National interests, and our territorial integrity. During 1979, while taking part in a military exercise, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the test site at Pokhran in Rajasthan State.

The Unholy Brahmin Alliance in Pune: I was backstabbed at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune:

THE UNHOLY BRAHMIN ALLIANCE AT PUNE: I attended ‘The Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune from December 1975 to April 1976. At that time Major General B D P Rao was the Commandant of AFMC Pune. To my personal misfortune, the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Pune University was also a Brahmin. The Unholy Brahmin Alliance buried my career in the Indian Army Medical Corps without giving any further chance to improve my professional qualification.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life**: This is the photo image of the letter that was sent to Pune University communicating the fact of my disqualification (Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course) in a Screening Examination that was held at AFMC Pune during April, 1976. I am not blaming Lieutenant Colonel S P Kalra, the Chief of the Department of Paediatrics for this disqualification. He had disqualified me in one component of the Screening Examination, the Oral test he had given. He had no control or jurisdictional power over the results of the other two components (Written Examination and Practical Examination) of the Screening Examination. He had simply reacted to the rudeness displayed by the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Pune University to a simple request that I had communicated to the Dean on behalf of Naval Army Medical Corps Officer Captain Sachdeva, the Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AFMC Pune.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College Pune – The Unholy Brahmin Alliance at Pune : The Disgraceful, Dishonest, and Infamous Phone Conversation between two Brahmins of Pune recorded during April, 1976; 1. The Commandant of AFMC Pune, and 2. The Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Pune University, the Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, B. J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospitals Pune. I heard this Phone Conversation at my paternal Uncle’s Office in the Sassoon Hospitals. Both parties of this phone conversation had agreed to share lies about the results of the Screening Examination that was held at AFMC Pune during April 1976 and both had agreed not to further investigate the matter and ascertain the real facts about the assessment of my performance in the Written and Practical Components of this Screening Examination. Both the parties knew the reason for Lieutenant Colonel S P Kalra’s displeasure and had decided not to intervene and provide him with a reasonable response to a simple, verbal request that he had asked me to communicate to my Uncle, the Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Pune University.

Major General B D P Rao was the Commandant at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune while I attended the ‘Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course from December 1975 to April 1976. He had literally backstabbed me by falsifying my performance sheet and had lied about the results of my performance in the Screening Examination. Group Captain Krishnamurthy, the Additional Professor of Medicine who acted as the Chief Examiner for the Screening Examination had personally expressed his sense of utter remorse and he was shocked beyond belief that I was not allowed to continue my ‘Advanced Training in Paediatrics’ Course. I was most unceremoniously got kicked out of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and was posted out. Group Captain Krishnamurthy was not only satisfied with my performance, but also he had actually communicated the results of my performance to my paternal uncle (Dr. Rebbapragada. Anjaneyulu, M.D. Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, B.J. Medical College, and The Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune) who was then serving as the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Pune University. In my presence, as I was closely listening to the phone conversation, my uncle had called Major General BDP Rao and had questioned him about his decision to disqualify me from the Advanced Training Course in Paediatrics. The General made a statement about my performance over the phone and stated that I had failed in the written examination, practical examination, and the oral test. Group Captain Krishnamurthy, the Additional Professor of Medicine who had actually evaluated my performance in the written examination, and had conducted my practical examination had directly admitted to me that there was no justification to disqualify me in those areas where he was responsible for the evaluation work. I was hurt, the wounds did not kill my spirit to continue in Service. I did not demand a Court of Inquiry to prove the guilt of Major General BDP Rao who belonged to my South Indian Brahmin community. I have very specific reasons to call him a ‘BACKSTABBER’. Major General B D P Rao’s daughter (Captain Uma Ramachandran) had also attended the same Advanced Training Course in Paediatrics and she was present when Group Captain Krishnamurthy openly announced to the entire batch of AMC Officers claiming that I scored the highest marks in the Written part of the Screening Examination. Before this Screening Examination, while serving at the Military Hospital Wing of Headquarters Establishment no.22, I performed the duties of the Medical Specialist, and later also of the Surgical Specialist when these Specialist Officers availed their two months annual leave. When these Specialists proceed on casual leave, I used to provide cover at their respective departments. The Units where I served have immensely valued my professional service and the appreciation was duly recorded in my Annual Confidential Reports. Prior to the Screening Examination, the Department of Medicine conducted an Interim Test and I stood first in the entire batch of AMC Officers getting trained by the Department of Medicine at AFMC, Pune.The results of this Interim Test were publicly announced in the class room by Major Kalipatnam Seshagiri Rao AMC, a Staff Member of the Department of Paediatrics. Captain Uma Ramachandran, was also present in the class room during this announcement. All this Record of Service and performance did not help me to receive a fair chance to complete my Advanced Training. General B.D.P.Rao may have never believed in serving the Nation and was a mere career opportunist who got promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General . His departure from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune gave me an opportunity to show and to prove my academic merit. My failure in the Screening Examination and the Disqualification in the Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course 76 is entered into my Record of Service and hence this information is Private and is Confidential. However, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune chose to dishonour this Rule of Confidentiality and has openly communicated my Failure in the Screening Examination to The Registrar, University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune-7 by sending him Letter No. 3410/Gen/76 dated 11 May 76. The Registrar, University of Pune has no Right to this Private and Confidential information about my Performance in a Training Program conducted by Indian Army. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune has acted in a reckless manner causing a Breach of my Privilege. I have not given permission to Armed Forces Medical College to disclose the information from my Record of Service. Hence, I would openly demand and ask the Government of India, Ministry of Defence to remove the information that pertains to the Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course 1976 from my Record of Service. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune must be suitably warned and be directed to avoid such violations in the future.

On 11 May 1976, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune has violated the Rights of Indian Army Medical Corps Commissioned Officers. Officers have the Rights to keep information in their Record of Service as Private and Confidential. I would openly demand Government of India, Ministry of Defence to exclude this information about my Performance in the Screening Examination from my Record of Service. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune must be warned and be directed to avoid such Violations in the future.

The Award of The Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services Silver Medal in 1976:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. I attended the Medical Officers Junior Command Course (MOJC) No. 67/76 at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune from June to September 1976.

I was posted to First Armoured Division after my disqualification in ‘The Advanced Training in Paediatrics’ Course in April 1976. In June 1976, I again went back to Armed Forces Medical College, Pune to attend the Medical Officers Junior Command Course (MOJC 67/76). Major General Daryao Singh was the Commandant at AFMC, Pune. He awarded me Grade ‘A’ for my performance in this Course. Later, Lieutenant General R.S. Hoon, the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services invited me to come to Pune and receive the DGAFMS Silver Medal. I attended the Awards Function held at AFMC, Pune along with my wife and daughter and received this Silver Medal. My name as a recipient of the DGAFMS Medal in 1976 is displayed both at AFMC, Pune and at AMC Centre and School in Lucknow.

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. THE DGAFMS MEDAL AWARDED BY ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, POONA**

Apart from awarding this DGAFMS MEDAL in the Medical Officers Junior Command Course-67 held in 1976, The Commandant, the Professor of Medicine, the Professor of Pathology, and the Professor of Social & Preventive Medicine at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune gave a written recommendation that I should be allowed to undergo Training in Paediatrics. Based upon this strong written recommendation, I reapplied for Advanced Training in Paediatrics during 1977 and my application was rejected by Lieutenant General BDP Rao.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. 67 Medical Officers’ Junior Command Course Report from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

Major General Daryao Singh, AMC, Commandant of Armed Forces Medical College, AFMC Pune had strongly recommended my name on 11 October 1976 for attending Advanced Training in Paediatrics. Professor of Medicine, Professor of Surgery, Professor of Pathology, and Professor of Preventive Medicine had remarked that I would do well as a Specialist and had noted my interest in Paediatrics. They had personally interviewed me and had evaluated my performance during the MOJC Course.

I applied for Advanced Specialist Training in Paediatrics during 1977-79. My application was Strongly Recommended by all Reviewing Officers along the entire length of the Chain of Command. My application was rejected. On 22 October 1977, I submitted a Non-Statutory Complaint against this decision. On 8 December 1977, the Director of Medical Services, Army Headquarters had simply informed me that my Complaint was rejected. No reason was stated. I had no answer about my non-selection for the Specialist Training Course. While rejecting my Complaint, the Director of Medical Services (Army) also made a very surprising decision. The Director also disallowed MR-3363 Captain K VAIDYA from attending the Advanced Specialist Training in Pathology Course 1977-79 after selecting him for that Course. Captain K Vaidya’s name also appears in the letter dated 11 May 1976, the letter sent by Armed Forces Medical College, Pune to The Registrar, University of Pune informing that he had failed in the Screening Examination held in April 1976. I never wanted to harm Captain K Vaidya. The action to reject my Complaint was validated by disallowing Capt K Vaidya from attending the Pathology Training Course. Lieutenant General BDP Rao and Brigadier VVS Pratap Rao during 1977 conspired to exclude my name during the Selection process and obstructed me from attending the Training Course in Paediatrics and Captain K Vaidya became a victim of this Conspiracy.

The Political Eclipse and the Triumphant Return of Mrs. Indira Gandhi:

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. The Political Eclipse and the Triumphant Return of Indira Gandhi.**

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. This Nine Years Long Service Medal was awarded to me after Indira Gandhi’s triumphant return to power in 1980 .

During my military service, Srimati. Indira Gandhi lost her political power for a period of three years from 1977 to 1980. From 1976 to December 1978 I served in First Armoured Division under the command of Major General K S Sundarji and have known his personal qualities as a military Commander.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. The ambition for promotions and the career oppotunism of this Military Commander may have played a role in the sad killing of Mrs. Indira Gandhi. She made a mistake in choosing him for execution of ‘Operation Blue Star’.

During December 1978, I was posted to Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad at the end of my tenure at First Armoured Division. I witnessed the tragic loss of Mrs. Padma Sundarji and shared my comments in a different blog post. While I was posted at First Armoured Division, I again tried to attend ‘The Advanced Training in Paediatrics Course’. Lieutenant General B.D.P. Rao, a fellow South Indian Brahmin continued to delight himself by denying me an opportunity to improve my professional qualification. I had filed a ‘Non-Statutory’ Complaint and it was rejected by the Chief of Army Staff based upon a recommendation given by the Director of Medical Services (Army) who had acted after consulting with the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services about my Non-Statutory Complaint. I did not bring this problem to the attention of the Defence Minister and had silently endured this insulting and prejudicial conduct to keep my Spirit alive to Serve the Country.

Telugu People Value Self-Respect and Dignity:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: The Burning Spirit of Nationalism was instrumental in all the major decisions of my Life. N.T.R. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao became the 10th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in January 1983.

I am not one of those Fan Club members. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was an advocate of the Cultural Identity of Telugu people and he had demanded the restoration of Self-Respect for Telugu people. I was amongst those people who had voted in favour of Telugu Desam Party which he created. My single vote did not put N.T.R. into the seat of power. My vote may have only symbolized a desire to take part in National Affairs while upholding the principle of Self-Respect and Personal Dignity. I was acutely aware of my own ill-treatment and I was deeply offended by the behaviour of the top bureaucrat of the Army Medical Corps. My applications for Study Leave were getting rejected without any reason.

A FLAME THAT GOT EXTINGUISHED AT SOUTH BLOCK, THE SECRETARIAT BUILDING, NEW DELHI:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: My first application dated January 17, 1983 to relinquish my Permanent Commission got rejected. While I was in New Delhi waiting to meet the Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Banerjee, the Director of Medical Services contacted me and had asked me to submit a fresh application. Fortunately, the Commandant of Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad was also camping in New Delhi to attend a meeting at this Secretariat Building.On September 17, 1983, on the front foot steps of this South Block Building facing Rajpath, the Commandant of Army Ordnance Corps Centre signed my application to relinquish my Permanent Commission in the Army Medical Corps. This application dated September 17, 1983 was directly submitted to the Director of Medical Services and was not processed through the normal Staff Channels. Next day on September 18, 1983, I had a personal interview with the Union Minister of State for Defence.

On January 17, 1983, while serving as the Senior Regimental Medical Officer at Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad, I submitted an application to Brigadier A M Bhattacharya, the Commandant of AOC Centre and sought his permission to relinquish my Permanent Commission in the Army Medical Corps. At that time, Lieutenant General V.V.S. Pratap Rao was the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services. General Rao had visited Military Hospital, Secunderabad during the 1982 AMC Day Celebration and had openly assured all the AMC Officers that he would support all Officers who would seek to relinquish their Commission. He did not view the job of AMC Officers in terms of a patriotic duty. I was personally frustrated as he would not allow me to improve my professional qualification and made me ineligible to seek any future Specialist Appointment in AMC. On the basis of his public assurance and his attitude about rendering Service to the Nation, I decided to quit this hopeless struggle of serving without any Self-Respect or Dignity. Meantime, AOC Centre had also received a transfer order that posted me to serve as a Medical Officer in a Medical Battalion, a Unit located in Mizoram. People at the AOC Centre who had known my Record of Service had immediately recognized that the posting order was issued to specifically undermine my ability to seek advancement in the military career and to deny an opportunity to give me substantial Service Experience. At its face value, the posting order intended to insult me for it shows no concern for my length of service and experience. The Commandant, AOC Centre, Secunderabad refused to serve me that unfair and unjust posting order and he did not ask me to move to the new station. AOC Centre, Secunderabad had simply refused to issue a ‘Movement Order’ and did not relieve me from my duties and responsibilities as the Senior Regimental Medical Officer. The Centre Commandant had very firmly insisted that the Medical Directorate must first decide on my application to leave army service. During 1983-84, Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad was my bastion of support and the Officers at the Centre united behind me and resisted the implementation of a transfer order which displayed all the characteristics of a foul play.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Recommendation of Brigadier AM Bhattacharya, Commandant AOC Centre, Secunderabad dated 19 January 1983. During September 1983, he served as the Commander of Central Ordnance Depot, Delhi. He personally briefed Lieutenant General Banerjee, Director of Medical Services (Army) about my personal interview with the Defence Minister on 18 September 1983 and he made arrangements to deliver my second application dated 17 September, 1983 direct to DMS (Army) Office in New Delhi.

Service With Pride and Honour:

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Brigadier J Verghese, Commandant AOC Centre, Secunderabad was in New Delhi on 17 September 1983. He signed this document while standing in front of Ministry of Defence at South Block, the Secretariat Building in New Delhi.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Shri.Rebbapragada Ramananda Rao. He served as an Officer in the British Royal Navy and had Commanded British Naval Vessels during the Second World War and had taken part in Allied Forces Naval Operations in the Indian Ocean particularly attacking German submarines and escorting mercantile vessels from the Port of Aden to Bombay. He believed in Service with Pride, Dignity, and Honour. He helped me to resist the undignified behaviour displayed by General V.V.S. Pratap Rao, the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services during the year 1983. He had written letters and spoke to the Union Cabinet Ministers and to the Member of Parliament to support my application to relinquish my Permanent Commission in the Army Medical Corps.

General V.V.S.Pratap Rao refused to grant me permission to relinquish my Permanent Commission and had started demanding AOC Centre to implement the posting order that was issued to me. I decided to bring this issue to the attention of the Union Minister of State for Defence. Before I could get a chance to seek a formal interview with the Defence Minister, General Rao submitted my application to the Defence Minister and recommended to him to reject my resignation application. My request to leave Army Service got rejected and AOC Centre was again asked to implement my posting order to that Medical Battalion. In an effort to uphold my personal dignity, and with help and support of my uncle (Shri. Rebbapragada. Ramanand Rao, Industrial Consultant), I contacted Shri. Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy who was then the Union Cabinet Minister for Shipping and Transport, Shri. Pendekanti Venkata Subbaiah who was then the Union Minister of State for Home & Parliamentary Affairs, and Shri. R. Prabhu who was the Member of Parliament (7th Lok Sabha Member during 1983). All of them had strongly supported my view that I should demand to uphold my Self-Respect and personal dignity and asked me to oppose the illegal harassment that I was facing. Shri. Pendekanti Venkata Subbaiah had also personally demanded General V.V.S. Pratap Rao to cancel the posting order that was issued. General Rao asked Lieutenant General Banerjee who was the Director of Medical Services (Army) during 1983 to cancel the posting order issued to me and at the same time he insisted that I should be reposted to the same Station in Mizoram but in a different capacity. The Director of Medical Services was not allowed to deal with my situation in any other manner. I was then posted to the Border Roads Organisation Task Force (CE Project Pushpak) located in Mizoram. Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad had again refused to issue a ‘Movement Order’ in compliance with this new posting order. The Director of Medical Services had openly expressed his remorse about this interference in his duties and responsibilities and communicated his feelings to Brigadier A M Bhattacharya. Then, I decided to travel to New Delhi and speak directly to the Defence Minister about my application that I submitted on January 17, 1983. Shri. Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo was the Union Minister of State for Defence. Shri. Singh Deo’s younger brother was serving as the Adjutant at 125 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) located at Trimulgherry, Secunderabad. This Territorial Army Unit was attached to the Medical Inspection Room of Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad. As the Medical Officer of this Territorial Army Unit I had provided them medical support and Lieutenant Colonel Ranjit S Grewal, the Commanding Officer of the Unit was very pleased with my services. Shri. Singh Deo’s younger brother helped me to plan my visit to New Delhi.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: My personal interview with Shri.Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo, Union Minister of State for Defence took place on September 18, 1983 in his office at Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. The Minister’s younger brother was serving as Adjutant at 125 Infantry Battalion (TA) in Secunderabad. This letter was issued to me by Lt Col Ranjit S Grewal, Commanding Officer, 125 Infantry Battalion (TA) on February 27, 1983 several months before my personal interview with the Defence Minister.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Shri.Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, the Union Cabinet Minister for Shipping and Transport had arranged for my personal interview with the Union Minister of State for Defence on September 18, 1983.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Shri.Pendekanti Venkata Subbaiah, the Union Minister of State for Home and Parliamentary Affairs arranged for my personal interview with the Union Minister of State for Defence on September 18, 1983.

Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Shri.PRABHU, R, the Member of 7th Lok Sabha spoke to Shri. K P Singh Deo, the Union Minister of State for Defence in support of my application to relinquish Permanent Commission.

The Assassination of the ‘Spirit’ of Indian Army Medical Corps Officer:

K.P. Singh Deo - A Flame got Extinguished in September 1983 in South Block. — **Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Shri. K P Singh Deo, the Union Minister of State for Defence granted me a personal interview in his office on September 18, 1983 setting aside the Service Protocol.**

My personal interview with Shri. K P Singh Deo was very frank and I made my case very clear. He did not suggest to me that I should continue to serve in the Army with a sense of patriotism. He did not speak about any National Spirit or Nationalism. He did not say a word to justify the actions of General V.V.S. Pratap Rao. Prior to this interview on September 18, 1983, Shri Singh Deo had specifically directed General V.V.S Pratap Rao to change the rules that had made me ineligible to seek Study Leave, and to seek Specialist Appointments. General Rao did not act upon the ruling in spite of very clear and specific instructions given by the Minister. General Rao had kept that ruling as a secret and did not communicate the orders issued by the Defence Minister to the Director of Medical Services. At the time of my personal interview, the Defence Minister was not aware of the fact that General Rao had deliberately concealed information that pertains to my application. General Rao had apparently desired to keep both of us in darkness at the time of this interview. I went to the interview with the assumption that the Defence Minister had failed to act upon my application. Shri. Singh Deo met me under the assumption that he had already taken action to resolve my concerns about Study Leave and Specialist Appointments and my professional growth in the Army Medical Corps. The Defence Minister may have believed that I have other personal reasons for relinquishing the Commission. I did not state any personal reasons in my first application but I illustrated some of them in my second application dated September 17, 1983 and I had emphasized the fact that I want to serve with a sense of Pride and Honour and uphold the principles of Service Discipline. I joined the Army Medical Corps as a Final Year M.B.B.S. student with a spirit to serve the Nation and to participate in National Affairs with a sense of Pride and Self-Respect. It was not my intention to support myself or my family without upholding my dignity to wear Uniform and serve with a sense of Honour. The Minister accepted my request and I was granted the permission to relinquish my Permanent Commission and I was relieved of my duties on January 10, 1984 and I had lost no time and left Secunderabad immediately and departed from India. General V.V.S.Pratap Rao could not move me to Mizo Hills and I served at AOC Centre, Secunderabad until the morning of January 10, 1984. All of my statements could be verified from documents that are archived at Medical Personnel Records Section (Officers), Headquarters Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.

The Assassination of the Prime Minister:

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: I received the tragic story of assassination of the Prime Minister while I was working in the Land Forces of Sultanate of Oman.**

Srimati. Indira Gandhi had unfortunately trusted her top bureaucrats. I had known the personal qualities of Lieutenant General T S Oberoi who was serving as the General Officer Commanding- in – Chief at Headquarters Southern Command, Pune during 1983. General Oberoi had also served as the Inspector General of Special Frontier Force after sucessfully Commanding the troops during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Operation Blue Star had involved the participation of Commandos of the Special Frontier Force. General T S Oberoi had deeply cared for his men under his Command. He would have executed that kind of difficult military mission with due care and concern for his men and also the civilians. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had failed to seek guidance from Lieutenant General T S Oberoi about the execution of Operation Blue Star. She did a mistake in not showing adequate trust and confidence in a senior Army Commander. Sikh Officers serving in Indian Armed Forces are members of a National Service and we take pride in serving the Nation. During my service, I have not seen any Sikh Officer or other rank displaying a clan mentality or a sectarian attitude.

This is a picture taken at Headquarters ‘D’ Sector, C/O 99 APO during 1972 before I had appeared in the AMC Examination of 1972 for the grant of Direct Permanent Commission in Army Medical Corps. At that time, I was serving in Assam and North East Frontier Agency(Arunachal Pradesh).This photo symbolizes National Unity. We are all partners in defending our Nation. Sikh Officers of Indian Armed Forces treated me with Love, Affection, and Respect. The ‘FLAME’, the Spirit to serve the Nation got Extinguished by a person who belonged to my clan and my Telugu Speaking, South Indian Brahmin Community.

Lt Gen T S Oberoi is seen wearing helmet in a picture taken in 1982. As Commander of Headquarters Establishment No. 22, he had served the Nation with great distinction during Indo-Pak War of 1971. He was promoted to the rank of Major General. He then replaced Major General Sujan Singh Uban,AVSM and became the Inspector General of Special Frontier Force while I had served there. I knew him well. As a Commander he had belonged to the men he had Commanded. He does not belong to a ‘sect’ or a ‘clan’. He belongs to the Nation. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi made a fatal mistake. If she had reposed her trust and confidence in General Tirat Singh Oberoi, the Story of Operation ‘Blue Star’ would have been different.

Indira Gandhi – A Flame that got Extinguished : The Spirit of Nationalism that I have nurtured as a student at Kurnool Medical College got extinguished during January 1984 and I had left India. The same year, Dr. Sripada Pinakapani, M.D. who had directly opposed my desire to serve the Nation received the award of PADMA BHUSHAN from India’s President Zail Singh.

The Flame got Extinguished – The Heart has given place to Lord Rama:

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: After departing from India in 1984, my heart is now filled with the image of Lord Rama to guide me in my life’s journey.**

After leaving India in 1984, I could not get a chance to revisit the country. Now, I continue my life’s journey with a new spirit guided by the image of Lord Rama.

THE SPIRITS OF SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE:

Service Numbers: MS-8466 AMC/Short Service Regular Commission & MR-03277K MAJOR AMC/Direct Permanent Regular Commission

Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971-72

Headquarters Establishment Number 22 C/O 56 APO (1971-74)

**Whole Dude – Whole Flame: Service Award presented by all Officers D Sector, Establishment 22**

**OLD FLAMES NEVER DIE – TIBETAN CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT**

Whole Dude – Whole Frontier

Whole Dude – Whole Seva:

In my analysis, the Seva or the Service in Uniform is truly about Serving the Men who Defend our Nation with utmost Loyalty.

Selfless Service

**Whole Dude – Whole Frontier: The military occupation of Tibet poses a serious security threat to India along the entire Himalayan Frontier.**

Seva comes from the Sanskrit root sev-, “to serve”, and is a central concept in both contemporary Hinduism and Sikhism. In Hinduism, seva means selfless service and is often associated with karma yoga, disciplined action, and bhakti yoga, disciplined devotion.

**Silver Plate presented by all Officers, D-Sector, Establishment 22 in appreciation of my Service in the North East Frontier Agency/Arunachal Pradesh in January 1973**

Excerpt: I love the Service Award I earned at Doom Dooma without using any Service Weapon. I love Doom Dooma for the opportunity it gave to me to demonstrate my commitment to serve the men who serve our country without any concern for my personal safety.

SAINYA SEVA MEDAL

The Government of India awards Sainya Seva Medal to Service Personnel serving in Indian Armed Forces in recognition of ‘non-operational’ services under conditions of special hardship and severe climate. The bar or clasp shows the words ” NEFA ” in Hindi. To qualify for this award, an aggregate of one- year service in the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) is required. The Medal shows an image of Nanda Devi Himalayan mountain peak with a bamboo stand in the foreground.

REMEMBERING A WAR:THE 1962 INDIA-CHINA WAR: This is a photo image taken in 1972, ten years after the 1962 War, while I had proudly served the Nation in North East Frontier Agency. There was no schism or division among the Officers Corps. The Men and the Officers were totally united and were fully motivated to fight the Enemy and we had patrolled the border along the McMahon Line and went beyond the border for Operational reasons. There was no Fear and we were Prepared for the Challenge.

I am proud of my military service in North East Frontier Agency (renamed Arunachal Pradesh) for several reasons. These are;

**Special Frontier Force – Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award without Service Weapon**

In 1962, Communist China’s War of Aggression across Himalayan Frontier motivated me to Resist, to Oppose and to Fight against Red China’s military threat posed from Occupied Tibet. 54 Years after the 1962 War, India is unwilling to part with her territory. India lost control of her territory in the Ladakh region as Tibet still remains under Chinese occupation.

REMEMBERING THE 1962 INDIA – CHINA WAR: The McMahon Line in India’s North East Frontier Agency or the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Top Secret of 1962 War is the number of Chinese soldiers that were killed and injured during their military attack. Communist China must take courage and admit the true numbers. This War was not a total loss. India learned its lesson. We had a spectacular Military Victory in 1971 during our Bangladesh Liberation War.

Fortunately, in the North-East Himalayan Sector, India retains control over territory which we initially lost in the 1962 War. In 1972, I was very glad to serve in this area for one complete year and I could personally witness the fact that India is fully prepared to fight against Red China one more time. We are willing to do our best to keep ‘NEFA’ (Arunachal Pradesh) under our control whatever may be the Chinese threats protests, and claims to territory she calls “Southern Tibet.” China, apart from the illegal military occupation of Tibet, claims Indian territory publishing maps showing international borders. In recent years, China refused to issue a visa to an Officer of the Indian Administrative Service who had earlier served in this region.

The tensions still exist and I am glad for we are better prepared now and if war is inevitable, we welcome that challenge. To serve in NEFA, I was stationed at Doom Dooma, Tinsukia District, Assam. When I first arrived in Doom Dooma to join my Unit, the first thing that I was told by my Unit Adjutant was, ” Rudra, if you need a copy of your most recent photo, ask the Chinese Intelligence, and they could provide you one.” The Chinese Intelligence operatives or spies keep tabs on each Officer who is entering this area while keeping a close watch on our movements.

To my utter surprise, my Indian Army Picture ID Card stolen during 1972 resurfaces in the Indian Movie titled TE3N. Doomsayer of Doom Dooma earns Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award Without Service Weapon.

We are neither threatened nor intimidated by this kind of Chinese surveillance. We want to assure China that we will not be deterred by their superior Intelligence capabilities.

I arrived in Doom Dooma without my Service Weapon issued by Indian Army as I am expected to participate in operations not known to Indian Army.

**Special Frontier Force – Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award without Service Weapon. Doomed Gun of Doom Dooma**

My Unit in Doom Dooma is fully armed and equipped by the United States. While I arrived in Doom Dooma, US President Richard M. Nixon arrived in Peking seeking Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong’s hand in friendship.

**Special Frontier Force – Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award without Service Weapon. Richard Nixon Visits China. The Last Week of February 1972 My Life Doomed.**

I was not amused. I had no choice, no alternative for providing Military Service using the US Infantry Weapon for my personal protection. At Doom Dooma, I am predestined to oppose Red China without access to any Service Weapon. I moved around in NEFA performing military tasks sanctioned by my Unit without carrying any Military Weapon.

Indian Army’s Commitment to its Men:

**Whole Dude – Whole Seva: In my analysis, the Service in Uniform is truly about Serving the Men who Defend our Nation with utmost Loyalty.**

In the Indian Army, we take pride in looking after our men and very often we stretch ourselves to do our best to safeguard the welfare of our men even under the most difficult circumstances. And we maintain this attitude while extending help to others who may not be members of our Service.

I remember my visit to a Forward Company location when a Sub-Inspector of Police came to me asking for medical attention. He belonged to the Central Reserve Protection Force and was dispatched to this difficult area without any prior health screening. I will not be surprised if the same thing is happening today. We deploy police personnel to work in remote areas and we do not care and value their services. This Police Officer was not medically fit to serve in this area and no attempt was made to ascertain his physical fitness to perform the task for which he was sent. Fortunately, he survived the long trek and the very difficult and physically challenging climb to reach the Village where I am camping. The Village has a Government Clinic and as there was no Doctor posted at the Clinic, I was voluntarily providing services to all civilians residing in that area.

I examined him and found his blood pressure to be very high and he was at great risk of suffering from a stroke which could be fatal or cause paralysis. Apparently, he had undiagnosed high blood pressure for a long time and I could also find evidence that his kidneys were already damaged. To bring his blood pressure under control, he needed immediate hospital treatment and required emergency medical evacuation.

His Police Department never cared to inquire about his well-being before giving him the posting order. Whereas in the Armed Forces, we routinely interview the men and get them medically examined before they are sent to difficult areas.

I prepared a note about his medical condition and the Signal Company Operators immediately dispatched this message. Within minutes, my request for Emergency Medical Evacuation was approved. Doom Dooma Air Force Station was asked to send a helicopter. After a short while, I received a call from the helicopter pilot who spoke to me on his radio and informed me that he was sitting in his helicopter and was ready to take off as soon as the weather permits. That was a particularly, rainy and cloudy day with very poor visibility and the mission was really challenging. The pilot had assured me that he would fly in spite of all odds and would pick up my patient. The control tower was closely monitoring the clouds and they were waiting for a window of opportunity to make this trip while the cloud system moves through the mountain valley. He had asked me to keep the patient ready at the helipad and that he would not be able to spend even an extra minute on the ground.

**Special Frontier Force – Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award without Service Weapon. Mi- 4 Helicopter provided airlift service for our operations in NEFA (Arunachal Pradesh)**

Instantly, the whole scenario at my Company location got transformed. The day started on a very dull note. It was raining and there was dense fog. Suddenly, everybody got busy. As per standing orders, armed men were sent to secure our landing strip, weather signs were posted, the helipad was marked with fresh paint. Equipment for Fire-Fighting and Smoke Signaling were positioned on the ground. We erected a small shelter for the patient to rest while awaiting evacuation. A Sub-Inspector of Police suddenly became the focus of attention literally transforming him into a ‘VIP’ or Very Important Person. He was worried about his senior officers who dispatched him to this station. He was concerned that he might offend them by leaving his duty station without their prior permission. I reassured him and told him that the Indian Army would accept total responsibility for sending him to the hospital. I informed him that we value him and care for his well-being and that we would not expect any person to perform duty when their personal health is at risk.

The pilot made the bold trip as promised and safely transported him to Service Hospital at Air Force Station, Jorhat. The Sub-Inspector of Police told me that he would never forget this particular day of his life on which he could directly experience the sense of urgency with which we acted and treated him as if he is the most precious thing on earth.

I love the Service Award I earned at Doom Dooma without using any Service Weapon. I love Doom Dooma for the opportunity it gave to me to demonstrate my commitment to serve the men who serve our country without any concern for my personal safety.

**Doomsayer of Doom Dooma Earns Bharat Sarkar, Indian Army Sainya Seva Medal -Service Award for Military Service Without Military Service Weapon.**

**Doomsayer of Doom Dooma Earns Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award Without Service Weapon.**

**Doomsayer of Doom Dooma Earns Sainya Seva Medal – Service Award Without Service Weapon. Walong War Memorial.**

**During 1962 Chinese aggression Indian Army had valiantly resisted the enemy’s attack in a historical battle at Namti Plains, near Walong, Arunachal Pradesh.**

**Special Frontier Force – Lohit River: “WALONG WILL NEVER FALL AGAIN.”**

Whole Dude – Whole Esprit de corps

Esprit de corps is a feeling of loyalty and pride that is shared by the members of a group who consider themselves to be different from other people in some special way. In my analysis, the Seva or the Service in Uniform is truly about Serving the Men who Defend our Nation with utmost Loyalty. My Devotion to Duty is purely reflected in my Devotion to Serve my Comrades.

SAINYA SEVA MEDAL

I am proud of my military service in North East Frontier Agency (renamed Arunachal Pradesh) for several reasons. These are;

We are neither threatened nor intimidated by this kind of Chinese surveillance. We want to assure China that we will not be deterred by their superior Intelligence capabilities.

I arrived in Doom Dooma without my Service Weapon issued by Indian Army as I am expected to participate in operations not known to Indian Army.

Indian Army’s Commitment to its Men:

Whole Dude – Whole Dedication

**Special Service Award presented by all Officers, D-Sector, Establishment 22 in appreciation of my Service in the North East Frontier Agency/Arunachal Pradesh in January 1973.**

SAINYA SEVA MEDAL

I am proud of my military service in North East Frontier Agency (renamed Arunachal Pradesh) for several reasons. These are;

We are neither threatened nor intimidated by this kind of Chinese surveillance. We want to assure China that we will not be deterred by their superior Intelligence capabilities.

I arrived in Doom Dooma without my Service Weapon issued by Indian Army as I am expected to participate in operations not known to Indian Army.

Indian Army’s Commitment to its Men:

**Special Frontier Force – Sainya Seva Medal – Special Service Award for Service without Service Weapon**

Whole Dude – Whole Persian

India and Iran – What is the Connection?

I joined the Indian Army Medical Corps during September 1969 when I qualified for the grant of Short Service Regular Commission in the rank of Second Lieutenant. General Manekshaw had a very high reputation across all the ranks and branches of the Indian Armed Forces. I had no opportunity to meet him in person but I always felt motivated by his spirit and enthusiasm to perform military tasks with cheerfulness and a sense of strong conviction to uphold the pride and dignity of Indian Army.

MY CONNECTION WITH THE PARSI COMMUNITY OF INDIA:

Whole Dude – Whole Persian: Parsi Community in India had arrived from HORMUZ area of Persia. My military career in India began under the leadership of General Sam Manekshaw, a Parsi by birth, and Srimati Indira Gandhi who had married Feroze Gandhi, a Parsi by birth. Interestingly, my military career has ended in July 1986 at KHASAB, on the shores of the Strait of Hormuz.

Parsis are the followers in India of the Iranian Prophet Zoroaster. The name means Persians. According to tradition, the Parsis had initially settled at Hormuz on the Persian Gulf and they sailed to India in the 8th century. They form a well-defined community and they have retained almost unchanged the beliefs and customs of their ancestors. Just like other Indians, the Parsis consider the elements of Fire, Water and Earth as sacred. I would like to speak about two members of this community with whom I am connected with love and a great admiration.

1. Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw:

Field Marshal Sam Bahadur-INDIA AND IRAN - WHAT IS THE CONNECTION? — **WHOLE DUDE – WHOLE PERSIAN: SAM THE BRAVE’-FIELD MARSHAL SAM HORMUSJI FRAMJI JAMSHEDJI MANEKSHAW, MILITARY CROSS, PADMA VIBHUSHAN, PADMA BHUSHAN, CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF 07 JUNE 1969-15 JAN 1973**

In the year 1969, while I was a student at Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, I qualified for the grant of Short Service Regular Commission to join the Indian Army Medical Corps in the rank of Second Lieutenant. I joined the Army Medical Corps on 26 July, 1970 in the rank of Lieutenant. On completion of my training, I got promoted to the rank of Captain on 26 July, 1971. My first task was getting ready for the crisis that India was facing on account of the influx of the Bangla refugees.

Whole Dude – Whole Persian: Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw is popularly known as ‘SAM BAHADUR’. He was 8th Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army from 07 June 1969 to 15 January 1973. My career in the Indian Army commenced with this Parsi Connection. He served as the GOC-in-C of the Eastern Command.

General Manekshaw was born in Amritsar, Punjab to Parsi parents. He became the 8th Chief of Staff of the Indian Army in 1969 and his distinguished military career has spanned four decades and through five wars, including World War II. He has the rare distinction of being honoured for his bravery on the battle front itself. He won the Military Cross for display of his valour in face of stiff resistance from the Japanese while he was leading a counter-offensive against the invading Japanese Army in Burma. He is the architect of India’s heroic victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. He had shown uncommon ability to motivate the troops and coupled it with a mature war strategy. He had masterminded the rout of the Pakistan Army in one of the quickest victories in recent military history. I take pride in my military service and my connection to Sam Bahadur. This military experience has helped me while I participated in Military Security and Intelligence Operations at Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf during 1984 to 1986 while I served in Royal Oman Army.

Whole Dude – Whole Persian: The rugged sea coast of Musandam Peninsula where I had worked hard patrolling the coastline, visiting remote villages, looking for Iranian infiltrators. Iran is just 18 miles away. I used to look towards Bandar abbas of Iran which is clearly visible while I used to drive over these hill cliffs. I had a sense of fascination for Hormuz region of Iran. Parsi community of India had arrived from Hormuz. My military career in Indian Army had started under General Manek Shaw. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s husband Feroze Gandhi was a Parsi by birth. I had actually visited Iranian Embassy in Muscat. The Staff were excited to receive me as I went there in my military uniform and they had recognized that I was stationed at Khasab defending Strait of Hormuz. They wanted to help me but they had no powers. I was not seeking a tourist visa. I had reconciled. It was not God’s Plan. When God plans your Journey, there would be no obstacles. His uplifting power would enable you to overcome all obstacles.

I began my military service under the leadership of a member of the Parsi Community which had arrived in India from Hormuz area of Persian Gulf (Iran) and my military career came to a final conclusion at Headquarters Peninsular Security Force (Hq PENSEC), Musandam, Khasab, on the shores of Persian Gulf at Strait of Hormuz while I was very actively involved in arresting the growth of Iranian influence in that area.

2. FEROZE GANDHI (FEROZE GANDHY):

INDIA AND IRAN WHAT IS THE CONNECTION ??? I DESCRIBE THIS CONNECTION FROM MY NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE . IT NARRATES MY LIFE'S JOURNEY FROM INDIA TO THE SHORES OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ , PERSIAN GULF . I SENT A LETTER TO MRS . INDIRA GANDHI WHEN SHE BECAME THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA IN 1966. — WHOLE DUDE – WHOLE PERSIAN: INDIA AND IRAN WHAT IS THE CONNECTION? I DESCRIBE THIS CONNECTION FROM MY NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE. IT NARRATES MY LIFE’S JOURNEY FROM INDIA TO THE SHORES OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ , PERSIAN GULF. I SENT A LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. INDIRA GANDHI WHEN SHE BECAME THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA IN 1966.

Whole Dude – Whole Persian: On January 24, 1966, Indira Gandhi became the third Prime Minister of India. She had married Feroze Gandhy or Feroze Gandhi born into a Parsi family. Feroze Gandhi was a Member of India’s First Parliament and had won elections to the Parliament in 1952 and 1957 from Rai Bareilly Constituency in Uttar Pradesh State.

Feroze Gandhi was born into a Parsi family. He was a member of India’s first Parliament. He won his election in 1952 and in 1957 from Rai Bareilly constituency in Uttar Pradesh. His wife was his election manager. He was the husband of India’s first woman Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and the father of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. His grandson is a Member of Indian Parliament. Feroze died in 1960 but his name connects me to our beloved Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. I was a student in Kurnool Medical College in 1966 when Mrs. Gandhi was first appointed as the Prime Minister. I wrote her a personal letter to congratulate her and she had graciously responded to that letter. In 1967, I was in New Delhi to participate in a National Student Seminar for National Integration . Myself and other student delegates had a opportunity to meet Mrs. Gandhi at her residence and exchanged our views and expressed our concerns on several issues. After joining Indian Army, in 1971, I joined duty at the Office of the Directorate General of Security which takes its orders from the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Secretariat. It gave me an opportunity to understand the great leadership role played by Mrs.Gandhi and it provided me an insight into her foreign policy initiatives. Mrs. Gandhi’s decisive leadership had helped India to successfully test our first nuclear weapon.

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – INDIRA GANDHI’S MILITARY ACTION IN THE CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS – LIBERATION WAR OF BANGLADESH 1971:

INDIA AND IRAN - WHAT IS THE CONNECTION ??? INDIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER PILOT FLIGHT LIEUTENANT PARVEZ JAMASJI, VrC . THE FIRST PARSI OFFICER OF INDIAN ARMED FORCES THAT I MET AND BRIEFLY INTERACTED DURING THE MILITARY ACTION IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS THAT INITIATED THE LIBERATION OF BANGLADESH DURING 1971. — **WHOLE DUDE – WHOLE PERSIAN: INDIA AND IRAN – WHAT IS THE CONNECTION?**
INDIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER PILOT FLIGHT LIEUTENANT PARVEZ JAMASJI, VrC . THE FIRST PARSI OFFICER OF INDIAN ARMED FORCES THAT I MET AND BRIEFLY INTERACTED DURING THE MILITARY ACTION IN THE CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS THAT INITIATED THE LIBERATION OF BANGLADESH DURING 1971.

Among several people who had participated in Operation Eagle 1971, I want to mention the name of Flight Lieutenant Parvez Jamasji of Indian Air Force, the Parsi helicopter pilot who helped me with my battle casualty evacuation from the Chittagong Hill Tracts to our Field Hospital at Lungleh, Mizoram.

**WHOLE DUDE – WHOLE PERSIAN: OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – INDIA’S MILITARY VICTORY IN THE CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS – THE PARSI CONNECTION**

Iran is an ancient land. We had trade and Cultural relations with Iran (PERSIA – THE LAND OF ARYANS) for several centuries. People of Persian origin have immensely contributed to India in a variety of fields such as business, arts, architecture and public service. The Parsi community of India represents my connection to Iran, a Land which still proclaims its Aryan heritage.

Whole Dude – Whole Persian: Major General Sujan Singh Uban, Inspector General of Special Frontier Force, was my Commander during Indo-Pak War of 1971. I used this military experience in the conduct of Security and Intelligence Operations at the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, Persian Gulf.

**Whole Dude – Whole Persian: The Taste of Victory. Indian Armed Forces scored a historical victory in its successful conduct of a massive military campaign that resulted in the Birth of Bangladesh.**

Dr. R. Rudra Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,

Service Number: MR-03277K, Rank: Major Army Medical Corps/Direct Permanent Commission & XSCO-324 Naqeeb/Captain Force Medical Services, Royal Oman Army, Sultanate of Oman

Medical Officer, South Column Unit, Operation Eagle 1971-72

Headquarters Establishment No. 22 C/O 56 APO

**Indian Army has awarded POORVI STAR for my participation in military operation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts during the Indo-Pak War of 1971**

Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur

**Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Manekshaw. 8th Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister of India, my Parsi Connections in 1970.**

**Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India with Indian Army Chief Sam Manekshaw, my Parsi Connections.**

I have good reasons to pay this tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (‘SAM BAHADUR’) who passed away on June 27, 2008. I count him as my ‘Parsi Connection’ apart from Mrs. Indira Gandhi who was India’s Prime Minister when I reported to Officers Training School, AMC Centre, Lucknow on July 26, 1970 to attend Basic Medical Officers Course 20/70. Interestingly, when I left military service, I was at Strait of Hormuz near Hormuz region of Iran to which Parsi community has its historical relationship.

The video jerked into play… realised I wasn’t looking for the Great Man: Sam Manekshaw’s daughter Maja Daruwala

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw died this day in 2008. A daughter remembers.

**Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.**

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw led the Indian Army to victory in East Pakistan. (Photo: Express Archive)Written by Maja Daruwala | New Delhi | Published:June 27, 2016 1:27 am

Perhaps because there are so few of us around, people feel obliged to email and SMS me snippets of news and views, blogs, pictures and videos about Parsees. The complimentary pieces are bittersweet gestures of affection for a friend. They come tinged with regret that seems to mourn the inevitable passing away of our tiny community. The last little video I got came with the message “You should be proud” and opened into a montage of the usual greats. I watched with only tepid interest as the pictures and names in blazoned heroic script passed across the screen. There was Jamshedji, and Dorabji, Nani, Fali and Soli. There was Bhikhaji Cama and atomic energy Bhabha and Rattan of course, Adi, and apro Zubin and Cyrus. I’d seen them all before. At the end, the video stalled and I realised I was mildly miffed at the producers who had missed one name.Still and sad, I stared hard at the little dots going round and round as the video buffered into its last five seconds. In those long moments, I felt my chest tighten and my eyes prick as I remembered the missing man. He had meant so much to us. Eight years dead this week, he was still right there at every family gathering, lighting up the room with silly teasing and laughter, telling funny stories about the cook in Amritsar whose kheema my mother could never match, or the fair girl who’d given him his first innocent kiss by the back loo in exchange for a promise not to tell the elders she was meeting with the local rake, or the tale of how he had exasperated his mother into throwing a bunch of keys at him for explaining to all the household that his hazel eyes came from being born in Egypt. When we asked; “Why Egypt? His only explanation was “Baby, that’s the only name I knew!”

He taught us the names of all the flowers in the garden and read us Scheherazade stories from the Arabian Nights. Then wickedly played king. My sister was the favoured and beautiful Lal Pari, I the ugly sidey grateful to be included. When we asked what our mother was he’d say airily: “Oh, she’s the lady in waiting — waiting for everything.” He loved being the hero and would post us scurrilous detective stories at boarding school. In the hols, I complained to my aunt that no one believed the letters were from my father and she cried out “Bhai, you’re still doing the same thing!” She had been an early victim in their school days.
He had enthusiasms and dragged us willy-nilly into them because they had to be shared by everyone around. So my mother, straw hat on head, walked across the winter sun fields near Delhi while he shot quail and joined the locals in chai on the khatia after. At home, my sister wiggled hot and impatient under studio lights while he perfected the angle of his tripod camera. At the race course, he taught me to feed our one-fourth of a race horse with an open flat hand so I wouldn’t get bitten. It mattered not at all that First Entry never won a race.
In Ferozpur, the huge grounds of Flagstaff House turned him farmer. So we all dug potatoes out of the ground, picked cotton and felt how aniseed tasted right off the stalk. In Mhow, he battled the cook for suzerainty over the kitchen and competed with him to show he could make the best tasting chola ever — for breakfast! In Coonoor, it was trout fishing and endless hours fiddling to find just the right rods and reels and being coaxed into spearing live bait on to hook because he wasn’t going to do it.
Then it was milch cows. We had to have them. All the houses along Porter Avenue got milk at the same price for 20 years. Meticulous accounts were kept. The grandchildren got the 6 am milk run and my mother got to name the animals: Rose (naturally, what else can you name a cow), then Rose Bud, then just Bud, then Bud Bud. Until the Gorkhas put their foot down and only a minimal cow was allowed to remain on the premises.
He loved being loved and retired hurt one time when our long time charioteer cook and Gorkhas agreed that “hamari madam jaisa koi nahi”. He wasn’t expecting it. Beyond the jesting, there was wisdom. “You must spoil your children and spoil your children but they must never get spoiled.” He’d say.
The video jerked into play and pulled me out of my reverie. At last I was face to face with the last name and portrait. We looked at each other and I realised I wasn’t looking for the Great Man at all but for the funny, handsome brave father whose face anyway lives behind my eyes — always.

**Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur, Field Marshal Manekshaw.**

**Bharat Darshan-Remembering Sam Bahadur (GOC IV CORPS)**

**Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Indian President V.V. Giri with Army, Navy, and Air Chiefs.**

Bharat Darshan - Remembering Sam Bahadur, Field Marshal Manekshaw, Final Journey on June 27, 2008. — **Bharat Darshan – Remembering Sam Bahadur, Field Marshal Manekshaw, Final Journey on June 27, 2008.**

**Whole Dude – Whole Persian: Remembering Sam Bahadur. India – Iran, Hormuz – Parsi Connection.**

Whole Dude – Whole Forfeiture

From Victory Day to forfeit of Freedom – My Journey from December 16, 1971 to December 16, 2023

I participated in Bangladesh Ops, code-named ‘Operation Eagle’, initiating the Liberation of Bangladesh with military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, starting from November 03/04, 1971.

In my expectation, I visualized Operation Eagle as physical and mental training to prepare me to fulfill my challenging military mission that aims at securing Freedom, Democracy, Peace, and Justice in Occupied Tibet.

Today, I need to take stock of the ground realities. Both the United States, and India have missed several opportunities to dispatch me on my military mission. Apparently, people have forfeited Freedom and Liberty in pursuit of wealth and material prosperity which they hope will provide ‘Security’.

Rudra Narasimham Rebbapragada

Special Frontier Force

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 48104-4162

VIJAY DIWAS: A TIME TO CELEBRATE AND TAKE STOCK

Clipped from: https://swarajyamag.com/defence/vijay-diwas-a-time-to-celebrate-and-take-stock

Lt Gen Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender under the gaze of Lt Gen Aurora. (Indian Navy)

Snapshot

· Forty-six years ago today, more than 3,500 warriors of the Indian Army crafted a victory that resulted in the capture of 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war and delivered a new nation in 14 days.

But how many of the young Indians know that 16 December is marked as Vijay Diwas?

Ask new generation Indians, the predominant group in our nation, what Vijay Diwas is all about and you are more likely to get a blank response. For a few who know anything at all, a war was fought and won, Bangladesh was created and that is all. That over 3,500 warriors of the Indian Armed Forces made the ultimate sacrifice in the war that ended in India’s victory on 16 December 1971, that we captured 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war (PoWs) and delivered a new nation in 14 days of a two front conventional military engagement is hardly known to them.

The 1971 India-Pakistan war saw the execution of a well-considered strategy, evolved by the redoubtable Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, even as he convinced then prime minister Indira Gandhi and her close cabinet colleagues and aides on the necessity of going slow and not being tempted by the evolving situation in March 1971. The Field Marshal had the professional courage to parry demands and shun any talk of immediate war in early 1971 when the crisis in the then East Pakistan had brewed and spilled over beyond retrieval, triggering the first reactions in South Block.

The backdrop to the situation related to the state of politics in Pakistan where the Bengali Muslims of East Pakistan were clearly resistant to the idea of being subjugated by the dominant Punjabi and Mohajir influence. The issue of language had been the touchy beginning to the standoff between East Pakistan (Bengali speaking and resistant to Urdu) and West Pakistan. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wajed, was illegally denied his electoral victory in 1970 by Pakistan’s ruling coterie, which was influenced by Zulfiqar Bhutto. The crisis spilled into the streets and became a point of no return in March 1971. The Pakistan Army’s reign of terror on the hapless Bengalis exacerbated the situation with an initial displacement of a million refugees who spilled across the border into India. The figure progressively moved up to 10 million.

The Field Marshal famously faced the powerful coterie of Indira Gandhi and gave them a lesson in strategy. He reminded them of his demands for an enhanced budget to buy more spares for the tanks and sufficient ammunition for the artillery which had not been granted. He let them know that a war in April or May meant for the standing crop of wheat all over Western India which would be destroyed by movement of the Army thus leading to a major food crisis in India. Among other cautionary, he stated that war in June-August would be a major problem with moving dual task Army formations west to east or vice versa due to the floods and shaky railway infrastructure besides the state of the terrain in East Pakistan.

The prime minister gave in to the Army Chief’s advice and trusted him to evolve the war fighting plans should Pakistan decide to go to war. The war finally broke out on 3 December 1971 but preceding that a series of clashes occurred at the borders some of them well above the classical description of patrol and border clashes. The Indian Army followed a simple strategy.

Firstly, the war effort would be focused on the eastern theatre where the impact would have to be decisive; there was total clarity about this.

Secondly, the western front could not be ignored as Pakistan would want India’s attention to be diverted and resources divided. The western theatre was largely to be in holding mode but that would not restrict offensive operations where ever opportunities arose.

Thirdly, for the eastern theater the strategy included speedy thrusts, bypassing main opposition which would be contained or masked to allow the main advance to progress unhindered to the identified center of gravity, Dacca.

The early multi-directional threat to Dacca would unnerve the Pakistani military leadership and force it to capitulate. The role of the Indian Air Force was crucial and it led to some decisive actions such as at Longewala (Rajasthan) where a large Armoured column of the Pakistan Army was decimated in the morning after it was brought to a standstill by a single company with two recoilless guns of 23 Punjab. The Indian Air Force also ensured total domination of the air above East Pakistan. The Indian Navy not to be left behind was entrusted the task of intimidating Pakistan with a virtual blockade of Karachi, Pakistan’s only port. The Navy went well beyond its brief and achieved total domination of the sea and even raided Karachi harbor with missile attacks.

The Indian forces in the eastern theatre comprised 4 Corps under Lt Gen Sagat Singh, 33 Corps under Lt Gen M L Thapar and the newly raised 2 Corps under Lt Gen T N Raina. In less than 14 days, the Indian troops were at the doorstep of Dacca having bypassed all islands of resistance and making use of the distinct corridors provided by the riverine terrain. A parachute drop of the 2nd Para at Tangail secured the final bridges and crossings enabling the troops to make an early entry into the outskirts of Dacca even as radio messages were transmitted to the Pakistani leadership that further resistance would only result in more bloodshed while a surrender would ensure full safety of troops.

The Pakistan Army as is well known had sufficient stocks of ammunition and other logistics wherewithal. It could have fought long and resisted to the end but devoid of any air power with its forward locations under Indian siege the only thing that the Pakistanis could fight for was their honor and name as a fighting force. Lt Gen A A K Niazi, the overall commander of Pakistani forces in the eastern theatre weighed his options and made the final decision for surrender, the details of which were negotiated by Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) JFR Jacob. The surrender ceremony which was impromptu involved the signing of the surrender document by Lt Gen Niazi and its handing over to Lt Gen Jagjit Aurora, Army Commander Eastern Command. The photograph of the ceremony is now folklore and adorns every military museum, motivation hall and officers mess of the Indian Army.

The western front saw action all along, from Naya Chor in Rajasthan to Turtuk in Ladakh. Some intense armour battles were fought in the Shakargarh Bulge. 10 Para (Commando) now 10 SF under Lt Col Bhawani Singh, MVC conducted a series of raids across the international border in the Barmer sector. 9 Para (Commando) similarly earned glory for its action in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lipa Valley was captured by the famous Dagger Division among many other gains by the Indian Army on the western front.

Among the famous battles of 1971 were Akhaura, Sylhet, Hilli, Basantar, Longewala, Lipa Valley and Naya Chor. There are many heroes of 1971 whose names need to be folklore and whose deeds must be brought to the knowledge of young Indians of today. A nation which does not sufficiently glorify its military heroes is not a nation with sufficient self-esteem. India is surely not in that category as the public loves the Armed Forces, respects them immensely but unfortunately is completely divorced from knowledge about the deeds of the very forces they revere.

The names of 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal, Major Hoshiyar Singh, Flt Lt Nirmaljeet Singh Sekhon and L/Naik Albert Ekka, all winners of the Param Vir Chakra (India’s highest wartime award for valor in the face of the enemy) need to be known to India’s young. India needs a public relations outreach to educate the public about the sacrifice of its heroes. There are many patriotic organizations which are organizing events to mark Vijay Diwas, but this really needs a major push to make it a movement.

The Indian Armed Forces need to provide an example of doing something different on Vijay Diwas. It would be good to see that along with traditional ‘barakhana’ and pep talks by commanders which are routine, all units and establishments must undertake an exercise of self-appraisal and identification of strengths and weaknesses. This should be done through an exercise of mutual discussion and consultation with all stakeholders and result in identification of one or two themes from different domains (operations, training, administration, equipment management etc.) to be undertaken for rectification over the next year.

It should be entirely an internal exercise with no checks and in an environment which promotes trust and ability to function unsupervised. Subsequently the Armed Forces should project this model of self-appraisal across the nation for all civil establishments to conduct in the same spirit. Vijay Diwas must ultimately emerge as a day beyond just ceremonials. It should be seen as a day synonymous with victory over inertia and victory over inefficiency.

We can ill-afford to forget the India-Pakistan War of 1971; it is just too important an event in India’s post-1947 history. Progressive nations move on and shape their destinies with hard work and initiatives but equally draw inspiration from the achievements of the past. We cannot allow our young not to be aware of our modern day history and therefore much more effort is needed to spread the word of India’s military heritage. Fortunately, there is deep interest in this, but not enough people to explain and render assistance to educational institutions in the field of military history and strategic culture. An odd lone ranger is doing it, but it needs to become a movement.

Happy Vijay Diwas to the nation!

Whole Dude – Whole Commemoration

52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: Special Frontier Force pays tribute to all the fallen heroes of the Bangladesh Liberation War

Excerpt: Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi balanced the resistance exerted by the United States in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Barely four months before the start of the 1971 Bangladesh war, documents recently declassified by the Central Intelligence Agency show how the US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger wanted to choke India.

**Whole Dude – Whole Commemoration: 52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: A tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi for her leadership role in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.**

I take this golden opportunity to acknowledge the leadership role of Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh. I have first-hand knowledge of her stewardship for she approved the battle plan code-named Operation EAGLE which initiated the liberation with direct military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Her initiative was very critical and she balanced the opposition and the resistance exerted by the United States.

Whole Dude – Whole Commemoration: 52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: A tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. OPERATION EAGLE IS THE CODE NAME FOR MILITARY ACTION THAT INITIATED THE LIBERATION OF BANGLADESH ON NOVEMBER 03, 1971 WITH STRIKES ON THE ENEMY MILITARY POSTS IN THE CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS.

New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, December 16, 2023 paid tributes to the armed forces personnel who played a significant role in ensuring India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas and said the country will always be indebted to them. In a tweet, Modi said, “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and our nation’s history. India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit.”

**52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: Special Frontier Force pays tribute to all the fallen heroes of the Bangladesh Liberation War on Saturday, December 16, 2023**. **India’s Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

**16 December 2021 Vijay Diwas. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

**Friday, 16 December 2022, Vijay Diwas. New Delhi: India’s Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to fallen heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.**

**52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: Special Frontier Force pays tribute to all the fallen heroes of the Bangladesh Liberation War**

I also pay my tributes to all the fallen heroes of the War including the membres of Special Frontier Force, Establishment No. 22, now known as Vikas Regiment.

**Whole Dude – Whole Commemoration: 52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: A tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi for her leadership in the execution of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.**

Service Number: MS-8466 and MR-03277K Major R. Rudra Narasimham, AMC, Medical Officer, South Column, Operation Eagle, Special Frontier Force.

52nd Anniversary of Vijay Diwas: A tribute to Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and US President Richard Nixon, talking at the White House, Washington D C, USA, November 03, 1971. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Barely four months before the start of the 1971 Bangladesh War, documents recently declassified by the Central Intelligence Agency show how US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger wanted to choke India.

Whole Dude – Whole Evil

Excerpt: The article discusses the controversial foreign policies of former US Secretary of State, Henry Alfred Kissinger, who passed away at age 100. He’s criticized for providing aid to China during the Vietnam War which allegedly supported the spread of communism in Asia, and for ignoring human rights violations during China’s Cultural Revolution. The author aligns Kissinger’s strategies with treason, blaming him for postponing the liberation of Tibet from Chinese occupation. Despite these critiques, Kissinger is also credited with ending American involvement in the Vietnam War, opening China to the West, and easing US-Soviet relations. Throughout his life, he was awarded several recognitions, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In my analysis, I often describe Dr Henry Alfred Kissinger as Whole Villain for his foreign policy initiative can be best described as the “Original Sin” for it violates the “In God We Trust” National Motto of the United States.

I ask our readers to kindly review his actions before he was appointed as the US Secretary of State. He betrayed the US Constitution, usurped the powers of the duly appointed US Secretary of State when he visited Pakistan and China to arrange for a meeting between the US president Richard M Nixon and China’s Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong.

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE VS THE EVIL RED EMPIRE: RED CHINA FOUNDED BY MAO TSE-TUNG IS MORE EVIL THAN HITLER’S NAZI GERMANY. AFTER THE FALL OF SOVIET UNION, RED CHINA HAS BECOME THE MOST EVIL EMPIRE OF THE PRESENT DAY WORLD .

His sin involves ignoring the atrocities of China’s Cultural Revolution. Chairman Mao Zedong is guilty of killing millions of his own people apart from killing his own party members.

**Whole Villian – Whole Sin: Doomed Gun of Doom Dooma**

I was stationed in Doom Dooma, Tinsukia District, Assam when President Nixon visited Peking during February 1972. I describe myself as the Doom Dooma Doomsayer. I served in the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA, Arunachal Pradesh) and I refused to carry the US Infantry weapon provided for my personal protection.

He provided comfort and protection to the Enemy while the US troops were fighting a bitter and bloody war on the ground in Vietnam. He should have been tried for treason for betraying the nation during wartime.

Whole Villain – Whole Sin: Establishment No. 22 – Operation Eagle: This badge represents a military alliance/pact between India, Tibet, and the United States of America. Its first combat mission was in the Chittagong Hill Tracts which unfolded on 03 November 1971. It was named Operation Eagle. It accomplished its mission of securing peace in the region that is now known as Republic of Bangladesh.

All said and done, I speak of the Unfinished Korea-Vietnam War. The true adversary of America is neither Korea nor Vietnam. The real concern is about the spread of Communism to Asia. The first victim of Communist Expansionism is Tibet, the third largest nation of Asia. We have yet to fight a war to evict the occupier of Tibet. Kissinger has postponed this Battle for Democracy, Peace, and Justice in Asia.

US foreign policy stalwart Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, the 56th US Secretary of State known to be as one of the most influential foreign policy figures in American history, has passed away at the age of 100.

Without providing a cause of death, his consulting firm Kissinger Associates said that he died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut, CNN reported.

Born in Germany in 1923, he is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, two children by his first marriage, David and Elizabeth, and five grandchildren.

Kissinger became a naturalised US citizen in 1943 before serving in World War II.

Before his government service, he served on the faculty at Harvard University, where he ran the International Seminar from 1952 to 1969.

Kissinger began consulting with the State Department and Pentagon on national security matters before serving as National Security Adviser (January 1969–November 1975) and then Secretary of State (September 1973–January 1977) to former President Richard Nixon.

Henry Kissinger was synonymous with US foreign policy in the 1970s.

He received a Nobel Peace Prize for helping arrange the end of American military involvement in the Vietnam War and is credited with secret diplomacy that helped then President Nixon open communist China to the US and the West, highlighted by the latter’s visit to the country in 1972.

But he was also reviled by many over the bombing of Cambodia during the Vietnam War that led to the rise of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime and for his support of a coup against a democratic government in Chile.

In the Middle East, Kissinger performed what came to be known as “shuttle diplomacy” to separate Israeli and Arab forces after the fallout of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

His “detente” approach to US-Soviet relations, which helped relax tensions and led to several arms control agreements, largely guided American posture until the Reagan era.

Though his era as a high-powered architect of US foreign policy waned with the decline of Nixon amid the Watergate scandal, Kissinger continued to be an independent mover and shaker whose musings on diplomacy always found an ear.

Nixon’s successor, Gerald Ford, retained Kissinger as the Secretary of State.

He ultimately left office in 1977.

After 9/11, the President George W. Bush asked him to chair the investigation into the attacks on New York and Washington, but he was forced to stand down within weeks after refusing to reveal his consultancy’s list of clients and answer questions about conflicts of interest.

He held meetings with President Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney, to advise them over policy in Iraq following the 2003 invasion.

Kissinger had also briefed Donald Trump on foreign affairs after his election in 2017. suggesting, among other things, acceptance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s occupation of Ukraine’s Crimea.

When he turned 100 in 2023, he had changed his view on Ukraine.

After the February 2022 Russian invasion, Kissinger argued that Ukraine should join NATO after peace was secured.

Throughout his lifetime, Kissinger was the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions.

In 1945, he was awarded a Bronze Star from the US Army for meritorious service.

He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, the same year a Gallup Poll of Americans listed him as the most admired person in the world.

Kissinger was also awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 1977 and the Medal of Liberty, given one time to 10 foreign-born American leaders, in 1986.