The blog post titled “Down the Memory Lane: Netaji Bose and the Condition of Contemporary Indian Armed Forces” commemorates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s relentless struggle for India’s independence, particularly through the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) and the Naval Revolt, which significantly contributed to India’s political liberation. It highlights Netaji’s vision of unifying the British and Indian armies by fostering a collective sense of belonging, supported by mass mobilization.

The article then reflects on current issues facing the Indian Armed Forces, including:

Simulated surgical strikes and the sacrifice of army personnel for political gains.

Failing cartographies along the Line of Control (LOC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Lack of basic amenities for lower-ranked personnel, including the absence of pensions and long-term security.

Criticism of the Agnipath scheme, describing it as reducing the army to “utilizable war machines.”

Concerns over the Indian Air Force Group Insurance Society’s funds being affected by the DHFL Scam, leaving widows of retired officials in distress.

Drawing inspiration from Netaji Bose, the post envisions an Indian Republic progressing towards a secular socialist federation, free from the constraints of crony oligarchical fascism imposed by the current politico-economic regime.

For further reading, the post provides links to previous articles discussing discontent within the Indian Armed Forces, the government’s lack of concern for military personnel, and detailed accounts of the Indian Air Force’s financial issues related to the DHFL Scam.