Retd Major Gen Yashpal Mor decodes Naravane's memoir, India-China standoff Army veteran questions Galwan decision-making as Naravane memoir row rocks ParliamentThe Telegraph Online“Do what you think is right… I don’t think the army was given any freedom in this,” says Retd Maj Gen Yashpal Mor, as a political storm brews over excerpts from MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny. ADVERTISEMENTThe army veteran argues the memoir touches on two sensitive issues: the origins of the Agni Veer scheme and crucial decision-making during the Galwan crisis, when Chinese tanks allegedly moved close to Indian positions. He questions whether the army had full operational autonomy or awaited political clearance. While asserting that troops were prepared to fight, he says a transparent debate on higher defence management is essential in a democracy, especially when national security decisions are involved. Reporter: Poulomi DasVideo Producer: Mayank ChawlaVideo Editor: Joy Das

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2026 10:26 UTC