Former naval chief and senior military commander Arun Prakash has warned that India could descend into civil war as political leadership of the country had failed to condemn the recent genocide calls against Muslims by Hindu hardliners. In an interview with The Wire, former admiral Arun Prakash said the silence of the country’s political leadership over calls for Muslim genocide and ethnic cleansing is “ominous … (and) there should be outright condemnation and firm action”. Not a single former army chief agreed to sign. Asked if this meant India could face a civil war, the former admiral replied: “Yes, indeed”. Also read: Hindutva leaders call for Muslim genocide in IndiaThe ex-admiral also raised serious questions about the fact that not a single former Indian army chief was willing to sign the letter.

Source: The Express Tribune January 10, 2022 08:18 UTC