Texan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 This is what the huge difference between NDA and UPA is in terms of empowering our defense. UPA probably needed madamjee's blessing even to fire a single bullet. It’s 4 degree Celsius, but BSF constable Vijender donning a bulletproof jacket, which weighs around 16.5 kg, and holding a 4.5 kg gun cannot afford to drop guard even for a second. Vijender, who is posted at the zero line along the International Border at Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, has two troubles — ceasefire violations by Pakistan and possibility of floodlights going off anytime. BSF officials said power cuts were frequent in the borders areas, which means floodlights and other search lights might go blank for a few seconds. There is a power backup, but that takes time to be activated. One of the forward posts right along the zero line runs on generator throughout the day. “We are on constant vigil but if the power goes then we have to be doubly prepared. This because when the area plunges into darkness, there are chances of infiltration attempts. They are just waiting to cross,†said another BSF constable posted in Samba. The Indian Express visited one of the border outposts in Samba where BSF personnel said in this cold too, they were putting up in morchas, which only had tin roofs as cover. There is a morcha at every 50 metre along the 192-km long IB. Officials said Pakistan has not installed floodlights along its border. “They have hardly put any floodlight or search light on their side. Erecting floodlights will defeat their purpose as there are continued attempts to infiltrate from their side,†said a BSF commander who did not wish to be identified. “For the past two days there is zero visibility at the border due to fog. We are not complaining… at least our condition is better than our colleagues posted in Kashmir valley. At times like this, the pressure is more to be on alert as Pakistan has initiated new round of firing,†said company commander Hari Lal. District Collector Mubarak Singh said the BSF has power backup in the border areas. “Sometimes due to unforeseen situation the power supply can go off. But, the BSF has an alternate supply plan. Nobody can guarantee 24 hours continuous supply as sometimes situations occur, which are beyond control,†said Singh. The border personnel also say there has been a marked difference in their response since the NDA government came to power. “Earlier if any of us was killed, we were asked to show restraint and not retaliate much. The man sitting on the border kept waiting for permission from seniors. Now, we don’t even think twice before pulling the trigger. We know Delhi is with us,†said the BSF commander. BSF DG D K Pathak too said the government is supporting the force like never before. “All the senior government including the National Security Advisor is in constant touch with us. The death of every border personnel is a personal loss.†http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/we-dont-think-twice-before-pulling-the-trigger-we-know-delhi-is-with-us/99/
speed_thrills Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 If that is true then will vote for BJP again and again only for this. Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk
cowboysfan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 its shocking how negatively the UPA viewed our own army,its bordering on being really despicable.
Number Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I have grown up in an army cantonment area. Pretty much all armymen I interact with prefer BJP/NDA over Cong/UPA.
Vilander Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 This is bound to happen, in polity The Right hand always wields the sword better, its the same even in the mighty US, republicans always give more freedom to their army.
CSK Fan Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing
Texan Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 ^^ Yeah we get it. You'll find a way to find some fault with the current government with some twisted analysis.
Shivaji bhonsle Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing What do you want BSF to do? How demeaning for a soldier not to hit back when one of their men is killed? I'm all for peace and harmony but you are left with no choice but to hit back and hit back harder to inflict more damage on the other side of the border so that they know the cost of violating the ceasefire.
diga Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? pls substantiate with a link
Dark Warrior Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing WOW. We need people like you in our country. Witty. Smart. Brilliant. Genius. Thinker.
moniker Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing Even if this is true, how would not retaliating ensure that lives are saved? What if emboldened by the lack of retaliation, pakistani troops march in within our borders?
velu Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing Probably more pakistani men also got killed
HIC_NAA Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Probably more pakistani men also got killed Im all for free hand to Army but seriously man this statement is really absurd. Ask families of killled BSF man, whether they are happy because extra pakistanis are killed. They wont be.. Just think of the families that are being left, Me being from Haryana (has like good number in Army/BSF), have seen the impacts on Shahid Army Personnels.
Gaban Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Im all for free hand to Army but seriously man this statement is really absurd. Agreed. Morbidly retarded post.
rkt.india Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing No, they dont do it for provocation but infiltration. This firing makes easier for terrorists to infiltrate into Indian border.
beetle Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 No' date=' they dont do it for provocation but infiltration. This firing makes easier for terrorists to infiltrate into Indian border.[/quote'] This. The right to fight back is a very important part of infiltration prevention. The ability to shoot back at the right time(without waiting for spineless,pseudosecs to decide) at this level helps stop terrorist at out door steps.
KFC_Zinger Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But aren't more of our own men being killed this past year? And somehow that is a good thing because? In a conflict situation you need to kill more enemy soldiers, that's the nature of war I would stop for a second and ask myself. WHY is Pakistan doing this? Will they take over our country by shooting at the border? Yes they would, by giving cover fire to persons from LeT Obviously they do it to provoke. But being provoked and shooting back and this continuing, which is exactly what they want, it is somehow a good thing? Pakistan would want nothing more than to prove we are equal to them in everything and keep the conflict ongoing A bully needs a bigger bully to be silenced, softies are cannon fodder for them
Sachin=GOD Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Ajit Doval has made a HUGE impact so far. Hope he's there for a long time.
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