The former chief general of the Indian Army (R) Manoj Naravane has spoken against war, asking for diplomatic efforts to solve long -standing problems such as Kashmir, in a rare position that reflects the growing dissent in India.
As the voices throughout India society criticize more and more the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Pakistan-Indian conflict, General (R) Naravane described questions about the high fire as “irresponsible.”
“The solution to all pending disputes lies in the dialogue,” he said, indicating that Pakistan and India should also solve the problem of Kashmira through negotiations instead of military confrontation.
His comments are aligned with the previous offers of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to mediate between the two countries in Kashmir.
“War is a serious and bitter reality, not a romantic story or a Bollywood movie,” Naravane said. “As a soldier, my first preference will always be diplomacy.”
He stressed that the consequences of the war extend beyond the battlefield, affecting innocent civilians, especially children, who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSP).
“Those who advocate war should also consider the suffering of affected families,” he added. “National security is not only the responsibility of the government or the army but a shared duty of each citizen.”
Military analysts pointed out that the statements of the former army chief clearly suggest that war is not a solution and that diplomatic channels must be followed to guarantee lasting peace, particularly on the subject of Kashmir.
They emphasized that the emotional and humanitarian costs of war should not be ignored.
The comments of the former chief general of the Indian Army (R) Broj Naravane come in the midst of the growing domestic criticisms of the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the recent conflict with Pakistan, particularly after the collapse of the “Sindoor operation”.
The operation, which aimed to affirm the military advantage of India, ended with a high American negotiation fire that opposition parties have described a diplomatic and strategic shame.
SHIV SENA (UBT) has led the political reaction, with Senior Leader Sanjay Raut demanding the resignations of Modi and Interior Minister Amit Shah.
RAUT described the failure of the operation and the high later fire as a “national humiliation”, insisting that Modi had lost the moral authority to lead the country. He also urged the Government to summon Parliament immediately for a detailed discussion about the operation, the Fire Agreement and the terrorist attack of the Pahalgama on April 22 that caused the escalation.
The leader of the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, echoed the demands, requested a meeting of all the parties and criticized the decision -making of the Modi Administration. The president of Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, questioned the lack of strategic clarity and demanded that the government present a complete account to the nation. The spokesman for the AAP, Priyanka Kakkar, criticized the dependence on foreign mediation, warning that India’s diplomatic autonomy can be undermined.
While opposition figures throughout the spectrum expressed concern, some like the deputy of the Congress Shashi Tharoor adopted a more nuanced position. Tharoor described the high fire as a “necessary recalibration” to prevent a deeper conflict, even if the strategic objectives were not fully met. RJD MANJ JHA, however, warned that not allowing foreign intervention to become a precedent, supporting Gandhi’s call for a special session of Parliament.
