Soldiers have courageously gone to battle; but more than that they have helped to keep the peace. Which is why, the decision by the government to use the Army to build foot-bridges in Mumbai – after a stampede at Elphinstone killed 23 people in September has created a gigantic furore. The Army was called in to reconstruct it in a record five days, saving India from international embarrassment. Also don’t forget, while a civil servant retires at 60, 85% of the Army is compulsorily retired between 35 and 37. Barkha Dutt is an award-winning journalist and authorThe views expressed are personal

Source: Hindustan Times November 03, 2017 12:57 UTC