Nitin A. Gokhale

India Dumps Archaic Seniority Rule in Choosing Army Chief

by Nitin A Gokhale

18 Dec/16

BharatShakti

Thirty-three years ago Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decided to by pass the seniority principle and appointed an armoured corps officer, Lt Gen AS Vaidya as the chief of army staff superseding his senior Lt Gen S K Sinha, a Gorkha regiment officer, leading to a quiet and dignified exit of…

The military needs professional audit, says a serving young officer. I agree

by Nitin A Gokhale

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30 Nov/16

General

For the past 12 hours, I am being had (as they say in the fauj) for raising what I consider legitimate questions on why is the military taking a battering (from Uri to Nagrota via Pathankot) in J &K. While no one doubts the bravery, commitment and professionalism of our…

An anguished plea by a veteran

by Nitin A Gokhale

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04 Nov/16

General

The suicide of a veteran soldier in Delhi, purportedly over his unfufilled grievance, has brought the focus back on to the question of One Rank One Pension. A thorough enquiry will bring out the truth behind the suicide. However, it is time for everyone to be mature and responsible as the letter…

Nitin Gokhale – Introductory Remark

by Nitin A Gokhale

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20 Oct/16

BharatShakti

BharatShakti.in Founder Nitin A. Gokhale speaking at FINS Dialogue with Raksha Mantri Manohar Parrikar in Mumbai

How Indian Negotiators Brought Down The Price Of Rafale Jets

by Nitin A Gokhale

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23 Sep/16

BharatShakti

If India has not bought a single piece of artillery for over 28 years, the story is as dismal for the fleet of combat jets. No new fighter planes have been procured by the Indian Air Force (IAF) since the beginning of this century. That long wait for a new…

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India Dumps Archaic Seniority Rule in Choosing Army Chief

The military needs professional audit, says a serving young officer. I agree

An anguished plea by a veteran

Nitin Gokhale – Introductory Remark

How Indian Negotiators Brought Down The Price Of Rafale Jets​

How Indian Negotiators Brought Down The Price Of Rafale Jets