Saluting the Soldiers

Why young men join defense? What is their ultimate goal?

To sacrifice the life --

yes, young men join defense to sacrifice their life. This is what the Panchayatraj Minister, Bihar Mr. Bhim singh Thinks.

Felt pain deep inside the heart after hearing the insensitive remarks of mister minister. Such rude and uncouth remarks show the attitude of a politician towards our martyr and soldiers / defense personnel. Defense personnel deserve better treatment and more respect from the society because they: -

Serve the nation

Every Individual, who contributes positively in the society, serves the nation. Every contribution counts in making a vibrant country but contribution of Defense personnel is supreme among all these. Defense personnel protect the nation from foreign aggression / encroachment; protect the sovereignty of the country. They undergo rigorous physical & mental training   and follow strict routine throughout their life so that they can give their best as and when situation demands.  They toll because they keep nation first in their priority list than anything else.

Fighting Spirit

Soldiers do not join the defense with the impression that they are going to be killed one day by the hand of enemy. They join the defense with positive attitude, to become the best solider and give their best on the duty. The ultimate goal for soldiers is not to sacrifice the life but to win the war. It is true that probability of losing life is high for a soldier but again who is completely free from risk / danger on this earth. Untimely death can happen to anybody and anywhere.  Soldiers are known for their fighting spirit even in odd conditions. The fighting spirit till the end makes soldiers different from others.

Prestige, Dignity

The main attraction of defense personnel is ‘Uniform’ and prestige and dignity attached to it. Being in uniform give them a happy and satisfied existence. Uniform gives a new dimension to their personality, a dignified appearance with greater efficacy. The pay & perk is not so good for defense personnel but pride they feel being the part of defense compensate the loss.  

Ek number ka paisa – Honest Money

The General sentiment of the public especially rural India (a large number of soldiers / defense personnel are from rural India) is that defense personnel earn honest money. When every department of our country is under question, each scheme is seen here with suspicion, defense barring from some high level arms / foreign deal, considered as an honest department. Defense personnel earn honest money and underpaid. The credibility and integrity of defense personnel is very high in the society. In many occasion defense personnel proved their integrity for the benefit of the society.

We become very critical when soldiers fail in their duty or do not follow the defense code of conduct but we do not register our protest when despite of the supreme sacrifice they get humiliating treatment from civil society, government and politicians.

We must respect our soldiers. They deserve more attention and honor from the civil society, Government and political class.