Times of Islamabad

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in hot waters over controversial political remarks

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in hot waters over controversial political remarks

ISLAMABAD – Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in hot waters overcontroversial political remarks.

After the strong reaction and demand of apology on controversial commentsagainst protesters in support of Modi’s regime initiative for passingAnti-Muslim law, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has toned down itsturgidity and announced to respect human rights of the people.

Army chief Bipin Rawat’s comments sparked strong reactions from oppositionparties and defence analysts.

General Bipin Rawat criticized people leading protests over the newanti-Muslim law, stating that leadership is not about guiding masses tocarry out arson and violence.

After General Rawat’s comments regarding the protests, the former NavyChief Admiral L Ramdas responded to his criticism, saying that he was‘wrong’ for commenting on political matters.

Other political leaders demanded an apology from the chief for his‘indiscretion’ and for ‘directly indulging’ in condemning studentprotesters.