Remembrances One – 11 / 2021 28, November, 2021

1965 – Indo Pak War : No. – 12 Squadron (Packets) Was Located at Pathankot to under take air maintenance in Ladakh area. Since first weak of September the war clouds were gathering. Two rehearsals for move of the sqn. had been undertaken. Both were recalled an cancelled. It was on 6 Setember 1965 the first fighter attack was launched. This comprised of Tofanis, Mysteres and Vampires, out of these 18 air craft package six did not come back. No.-12 Sqn. was asked to move out, since Air Hq. din’t not know where to send the Sqn. The Squadron was directed to move to Palam. No accommodation, No Transport, most of the personnel stayed on the aircraft it self. The sleeping platform was the top of packet air craft. The food was picked up from near by Food Dhaba’s. Aft 3 days No.-12 Sqn. was moved to Bareilly. Nearly Five in a room but the psyche was such that every body enjoyed next 7 months stay at Bareilly (U.P.). 1971 – The Bangladesh War : It was a matter of Pride for a Transport Squadron to be well trend for Bombing Operation’s. That pride was with the no. – 44 Squadron. The Squadron was under the most able command of Wing Commander V. B. Vashisht. The squadron was I located at Bareilly again. The task was to carryout Carpet Bombing in Western and Eastern Sector. Nearly Six Air Craft formations used to Take of during nights of the period 1971 War (03 December, 1971 to 16 December, 1971). This meticulous task was accomplished by most professional Air Crews of No-44 Squadron (An-12 Sqn.). It is a matter of pride that squadron earned One MVC, Three VrC and many more gallantry awards. When Russians were told of this happening at Military Academy at IVANOVA (USSR) during the IL – 76 training program they were highly surprised. 1987 – Operation Brass Tacks : General Sundarjee was the army chief at that time. He was a war savvy General. No-44 Squadron (Now IL-76 ) was position at NNP. In the third week of January 1987 I was summoned Air HQ. by the ACAS Ops. The task was to air lift BMP’s from Chandigarh to Thoise. The Thoise runway at that time was only 1750 meters. Even in the plains. IL-76 Ops. were cleared for runway length of 2000 meters. I made a trip from Leh to thoise in a MI-17 and discussed our proposed plan with the station commander who was group captain Sandhu. A touch down point was marked at the beginning of the landing dumbbell. The touch down was to be with-in +- 5 meters of this marking . At Chandigarh 2 Air craft were earmarked to undertake minimum of 4 sorties per day. The whole operation of 24 sorties was accomplished between 29th January, 1987 till 02nd February 1987. My co-pilots were Chacha Sahani, V.K. Sahani and Shrivastava. All details are taken from my personal Log Book. The First Day when we landed at thoise, The then Army Commander Northen Commander General Handoo walked in with a Cup-of-Tea and a Samosa. Hugged me in the cockpit and said “Ashok U have done a Yeomen Service to Indian Army”. Ground time at thoise was only 7 minutes. Snippets 1- Great Happening at Gurgaon. The state Govt. has earmarked certain open places for Muslims to offer Namaaz on Friday’s. This was resisted by ultra Hindu Organizations. A Guru Dwara Granthi invited the Molvi Sahab and offered him Complete Guru Dwara for Muslims to offer there Namaaz. Not only that a Businessman Yadav offered his Workshop and Big House for the same. A True reflection of brotherhood. That is what India we all would like to see. Many more write-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 10 / 2021 31, October, 2021

1. Political Turmoil – 10 / 2021 US is an Undependable Ally – Headlines of an Article by Ankshlewar Iyer in TOI Dated 29 August – 2021 A FACTUAL COMMENT : Post 1962 (Indo China Conflict) US Govt. made promises to India providing fighters (F-86 Sabre Jet’s, and F-104 Star Fighters) Modern Tanks and Artillery. US Govt. made promises to India and equipped PAKI’s with all these. Which PAKI’s used in 1965 war against India. US provided India only DGS (Directrate General of Security). It was having 3 wings : (a) – Special Frontier Force (SFF). Objective was to train paratroopers, mostly exiled Tibetan’s (based at Chakrata). (b) – Aviation Research Centre (ARC) based at Charbatia in Orissa near Cuttak. Property donated by Biju Patnaik (An aviator himself). (c) – Special Service Bureau (SSB) to buildup a force along the Indo-China Border & rehabilitate exiled Tibetan’s. Who will provide a force to supplement external forces. The objective of this buildup was to capture Tibet by para operations US also provided 20K Parachutes and sum C-46 Aircraft. This remained a dream only. What the US succeeded was to establish to bases in CHARBATIA and DOOMDOOMA in far East. These bases were established to monitor China’s Missile program. (Testing and Development). Though two bases were for the uses of ARC personal but they were kept away and the CIA personal were the most active users of these facilities. The organization change their role from time to time. Finely the DGS turned into R&AW, in the year 1968. An organization (R&AW) turned into a great int organization due to there dynamic leaders – Mahajan, Billy Bedi, and at highest level Moitra, Arvind Dave and last AS Dulat. A salute to all Raw Personnel and Specially to all ARC Persnnel. Snippets 1- 24th October INDO-PAK T-20 Match reasons by PAK dominated on India (a) - Winning the Toss. (b) – Immaculate Fielding (c) - Highly Disciplined and Accurate Bowling (c) – Determination to Win (d) – No Media Hype. Congrats to PAKI’s. 2- Aryan Khan in Jail for 28 Days. What it appear to be a planed, Targeted actions by the NCB. It appear as some kind of Vengeance. Special Note : All this can be and brought under SEDITIOM LAW Many more write-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 09 / 2021 19 September 2021

AFGANISTAN – 2021 Americans came to fight terrorism and eliminate terrorism. This was as a fallout of 9/11, where nearly 5 aircraft (Commercial Airliners were High jacked) and flew directly into high-rise buildings, Killing more than 3000 Americans. The US Govt. was infurious and started its operations on 7th October 2001 it is irony that America displaced Talibani’s and handed over by leaving to same people that is Talibani’s. Now the Talibani are in a much stronger position then before. They have an arsenal of American Fire Arms Air Craft an many other related equipment to cause havoc around India’s threats are (a)- ISIS, ALQUAEDA (b)- JAISHE-A-MOHAMAD of Masood Azhar (c)- ISI of Pak. And we have no friendly country around us. That includes Afganistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangala Desh, Mynamar, Sri Lanka and even Bhutan or Male. We are in a state no friends to supports in this scenario. The present Taliban Govt. represents absolute no cordiality, there is in fighting with in different groups. The Taliban Govt. consist of nearly 33 Terrorist. (This should not surprise us since we have large number of criminals in our elected bodies, whether Parliament or Assemblies.) Snippets 1- Lesson for India from Af retreat: US is an undependable ally. (We should not for get how US Administration promised us after 1962 and They Kept on equipping Pakistan – (there is lot on this subject which will be discussed at a letter date) - says Swaminathan Aiyar, TOI dated : 29 Aug. 2021. 2- US Anti-Terror Drones Won’t Deliver Bang for Buck – says DS Hudda, TOI dated : 30th Aug. 2021. 3- India, Don’t Forget Afghans – as Kabul gets a new regine, GoI must maintain people contact and not squander hard-won goodwill says- Jayant Prashad, TOI dated : 01 Sep. 2021 Many more write-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 09 / 2021 18 September 2021

AFGANISTAN – 2021 Americans came to fight terrorism and eliminate terrorism. This was as a fallout of 9/11, where nearly 5 aircraft (Commercial Airliners were High jacked) and flew directly into high-rise buildings, Killing more than 3000 Americans. The US Govt. was infurious and started its operations on 7th October 2001 it is irony that America displaced Talibani’s and handed over by leaving to same people that is Talibani’s. Now the Talibani are in a much stronger position then before. They have an arsenal of American Fire Arms Air Craft an many other related equipment to cause havoc around India’s threats are (a)- ISIS, ALQUAEDA (b)- JAISHE-A-MOHAMAD of Masood Azhar (c)- ISI of Pak. And we have no friendly country around us. That includes Afganistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangala Desh, Mynamar, Sri Lanka and even Bhutan or Male. We are in a state no friends to supports in this scenario. The present Taliban Govt. represents absolute no cordiality, there is in fighting with in different groups. The Taliban Govt. consist of nearly 33 Terrorist. (This should not surprise us since we have large number of criminals in our elected bodies, whether Parliament or Assemblies.) Snippets 1- Lesson for India from Af retreat: US is an undependable ally. (We should not for get how US Administration promised us after 1962 and They Kept on equipping Pakistan – (there is lot on this subject which will be discussed at a letter date) - says Swaminathan Aiyar, TOI dated : 29 Aug. 2021. 2- US Anti-Terror Drones Won’t Deliver Bang for Buck – says DS Hudda, TOI dated : 30th Aug. 2021. 3- India, Don’t Forget Afghans – as Kabul gets a new regine, GoI must maintain people contact and not squander hard-won goodwill says- Jayant Prashad, TOI dated : 01 Sep. 2021 Many more write-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 08 / 2021 29, August, 2021

TOKYO – 2020 We presume that India did fairly OK. We earned total of 7 medals 1 Gold 2 Silver & 4 Bronze. Congrats to our winners and participants. But analysis is essential. (a) – Most of our athletes are from weaker social and economic background. (b) – At there formative years – they are malnutritioned, they don’t have balanced diet. What needs to be done – we should identify such aspirants between the age group of 10-12 years. The Govt. should take full responsibility of grooming them in right environment and prepare them for national and international competitions. Govt. did show there support by designating two cabinet ministers and even CDS also joined them in clapping in every possible promotion posters. AFGHANISTAN – BURNING US decided to withdraw after 20 years of occupation. We new well before how TALIBAN is expected to behave. Some comments are worth mentioning “Great Wall To Leap Over – The America leaves China wins’ narrative is limited in Afghanistan as both share the same objective there. “Will Taliban Once again Harbour Al Qaeda? Americans where ever they have been – VIETNAM or MIDDLE EAST & now AFGHANISTAN will remain unstable. (Except VIETNAM has established and progressing). Stakes for India. Serious Security Repercussions. Any nations security and safety largely depend on Never hood relations. Where do we stand ? (a) – Afghanistan & Pakistan – we are daggers drawn. (b) – China not closer to us though we tried to remain as close as possible. (c) Nepal, Sri Lanka, & Maldives and Bangladesh too remain under the influence of China. So we have no friends in the neighborhood. Our challenges get multiplied and manifold. Just making very loud and offensive statements can not earn friends. Neither we are economically that strong nor militarily to influence the regional geopolitics. Snippets 1- What should Hindus Want? – India’s best asset is its modern democracy not one community dominating others. TOI, July 31st 2- Eat more beef than chicken mutton, fish: says BJP Minister, TOI, 1st August 3- Return of the Taliban – New victors in the Great Game’s old theatre script another tragic twist in the Afghan story, with the ripples likely to cross borders. Outlook 30th August. Many more write-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 06 / 2021 June 20, 2021

POLITICAL SPECIAL NARENDRA MODI HAS LEFT INDIANS TO FEND FOR OURSELVES If the Apocalypse had an Image, it would be the Hospitals of India. Patients are dying in search of beds. Oxygen supplies are depleted. Health care workers are stretched beyond all comprehension. When I visited a state-run hospital in Mumbai on April 18, I saw a nurse sitting on the staircase with her head in her hands. She did not wish to be named, but said she herself was recovering from COVID-19. Her request for leave had been denied three times and she wished she could resign, but her family of six depends on her. “This is hell, you tell me, is this not?” She said. The crisis had many authors. Responsibility lies with the sycophantic Cabinet Ministers who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully dealing with COVID-19 in India after last year’s initial surge, even as testing slowed down and allowed people to become more complacent about the virus. It lies with the state ministers who preoccupied themselves with playing political while the virus made a comeback. But above all, responsibility lie with Modi, who calls himself the servant of 1.3 billion Indians, yet who has criminally abdicated his duties. This is a moment when the country needs answers. Yet when Modi finally addressed the nation on April 20 about a crisis already out of control, he merely warned states that a lockdown should be considered a last resort, and urged young people to form committees to ensure COVID-19 protocols are being followed. The address to the nation received a lukewarm response as the Prime Minister offered no immediate relief to the country. Many Indians called out the Prime Minister’s failure to take accountability, but by this time it was clear that no such message was coming. At this critical juncture in the nation’s history, Indians have been left to fend for ourselves. “An extract of an article published in TIME Magazine dated – May, 10 / 17 of 2021” Snippets 1- New India needs a new slogan: ‘Hospital Wahin Banayenge – TOI, May 16th 2021 2- Repair Sarkar The ventilator muddle highlights wastage of precious resources even in an emergency. – TOI, May 17th 2021 Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 05 / 2021 16 May 2021

ELECTION SPECIAL - 2 BJP’s strategy of Covid-19 Management and situation : a - There appears to be lack of strategy and implementation. b – Continuous mismanagement of Medical Facilities is alarming. c – Availability of Oxygen, ICU Beds is becoming scares. d - Seeing all this the black marketers and undesirable element are taking undue advantage . e – Such unscrupulous elements have become very active. f – What happened to ATTAM NIRBHAR BHARAT ? . What caused the flayer up of Second Wave of Covid-19 : a – Very Long Election Process. b – Who is responsible – Modi & Shah. PM Sir addressed nearly 30 rallies and HM addressed nearly 70 rallies in West Bengal only. c - Madras High Court commented that EC is responsible for rise is Covid – 19 Cases and termed EC as Murderer. d – In the present environment EC has become is subordinate to PM & HM. Vaccination : a – It has been well understood and medically substantiated that vaccination is the only step which can provide protection to the JANTA. b – It is high time a White Paper on vaccination policy – Indicating. DOC, Vaccine Availability, Target Completion of 25 Corer, 50 Corer and full population. This should be aimed to be completed not beyond December – 2022. Only then the effectiveness of vaccination will be established. Unusual Happenings : a - Kumbh Mela in Haridwar a factor which gave to the rise. a- WB The BJP MLA’s are being provided Central Security. Just to discredit the duly elected Govt. in WB. b- Hon’ble Governor Sahib has been detailed to visit post poll valance areas, which should have been done by a SDM only. c- A new trend – Sarma a old Congress Men is oppointed CM of Assam. Similarly Adhikari a defector from TMC is appointed leader of opposition in WB assembly. This is to invite defections from other parties Snippets 1- Half of U’khand’s Covid deaths were post of KUMBH – TOI 2- Sickly State, Healthy Democracy – Elections held during deadly pamdemic surge expose India’s real flaws and strengths. – TOI 3- The Crisis That’s Coming Soon we will run out of skilled personnel to treat Covid. – says Devi Shetty, TOI Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 04 / 2021 24 April 2021

ELECTION SPECIAL BJP’s strategy of elections : A- Be extra ordinarily offensive on non BJP Govt. B- Position a high profile destructive, firebrand leader about 4 to 5 year before the Election. BJP positioned Kailash Vijay Vargea of MP. Known for his Gunda Gardi. His assigned jobs were – a -: To identify leaders in the ruling framework of the State Govt. Who can be bought and brought in to the fold. b -: Keep on enlarging the scope. c -: Create Danga Fasaad from time to time and blame the ruling party of the state. d -: Bring in Hindutwa card, create religious divide time to time. C- INTIMIDATION – IT raids / ED raids CBI / NIA & Such related agencies to create a state of panic among the ruling fraternity. D- The standard of electioneering have been seen to be of the lowest standard specially so in the state of WB. Who is responsible – the two top most functionaries of the ruling party of the centre. Just to capture power. E- An example during the election WB, PM sir “Didi O Didi”, Ridiculing, Sound’s making fun of the lady which can be termed as MAKHOLE, an activity normally by a roadside GOON, Collected at a roadside tea shop. F- Very easily it can also be that this prevailing pandemic flare-up is the boon of the ruling top people which includes even the KUMBH MELA. Snippets 1- Are we a nation prone to sedition? The draconian law’s increasing application makes it show. – Says Julio Ribeiro 2- IT is not just Elections Alone. But the world’s largest democracy can learn from the world’s oldest democracy. – says Prabal Basu Roy 3- India is one of the places where it is most difficult to be a woman… economy suffers mightily for that’ – says Prof. Linda Scot of Oxford University. Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 03 / 2021 28, March, 2021

AGENDA FOR 2030 – (As envisaged in Time Magazine – March - 2021) Nearly 10 renowned Industrialist, Philanthropist & Social Activist have emphasized on various issues however 3 most important are : A- Human Rights B- Water Conservation C- Environment. These are serious concerns globally and only for that reason the U.S. president has invited 40 heads of states in April – May this year our Prime Minister is one of the invitees. If we look closer home the issues can be termed : A – Democracy and Its literal application. B- Constitution and its follow-up in true letter and sprite. C- Application of Law of Sedition and its unlawful application from time to time. Needs to be abrogated or totally redefined. Presently the election scenario around the country dose not appear to be very conducive and palatable. The institution of CEC (Election Commission) appear to be totally diluted. The political masters are deciding on the dates as well as the phases of the election schedule one is reminded of TN SESHAN days when he was the election commoner. All these stalwarts of the day would have remained behind in there DARBA. Snippets 1- Are we a nation prone to sedition? The draconian law’s increasing application makes it seem so, says – Julio Ribeiro (TOI, 1 March 2021). 2- India And The World. Indian elites still remain nervous when it comes to engaging the United States, Says – Harsh V Pant (TOI, 2 March, 2021). 3- It’s Not Just Elections Alone. What the world’s largest democracy can learn from the world’s oldest democracy, Says – Prabal Basu Roy (TOI, 12 March, 2021). Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Political Turmoil – 02 / 2021 28 February, 2021

NEIGHBOUR HOOD RELATIONS & MILITARY STRATEGY It is well known fact that neighborly relations play a most important part in any countries security and economic progress. Some how or the other we have six to seven years last out many fold on our neighborly relations: a) Pakistan- some how or the other relations with PAK stand at level “0”. Inspite of the fact that we have initiated many bold steps. Scarping of article 370 and 35-A, also reduce the status of J&K from a full fledged state two UT’s directly under the control of central Govt. . To be very precise under union Home Ministry. Still we don’t fined any respite. Number of body bags returning remain the same. b) China - though politically PM sir was wooing Chinese leadership since the days of his occupying the office of CM in Gujrat. May be not reading in between the lines finely Chinese intruded into the Eastern-Laddak. The solution are still being looked into. c) Nepal- they are finding their own base and reestablish themselves politically. We remain isolated . d) Bangladesh & Srilanka – Remain in their own selves. China often tries to keep the two under their influence. Should we not adopt A NON MILITARY STRETGY BRINGIN GOOD RESULTS : a- Be are big demographically, we are the largest democracy, we are big militarily (Barring China), We are showing signs of economic recovery and many more factors on positive sign with us. We should act like a big brother in the region, be extraordinarily philanthropic to the neighbor, stop chest thumping, don’t show that we are big, others should say so. We are a country of Sant and Sadhu’s . we have had leaders like Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Vinoba Bhave who have guided the destiny of our country. Snippets 1- Government begins clearing Chinese FDI proposals on case basis. 2- Military talks fail to break deadlock on ‘friction points’. Both reported TOI dated – 22, Feb. -2021 Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT

Bhakto, Moderate Andhbhakto And Andh Bhakto

It is well known and all say “Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai”. Keeping this slogan in mind if few suggestions to our PM Modi Sir. a) Rationalize income tax. Exemption limit to be raised to Rs. 5 Lakes for all categories up to Rs. 20 Lakes not more then 20% taxation. b) Excise on petroleum products to be managed so that petrol prices do note exceed Rs. 75/- lt. & diesel remains Rs. 65/- Lt. & bellow. c) Rationalize GST. 3 – 5 – 8 – 15 %. And certainly not to exceed 18%. This Would ensure larger sales thus ensuring more GST collection for the exchequer. d) RBI is supposed to be a Central Bank, to be an independent body. Basic objective is to regulate the monitory policy. Now it appears to be a Govt. Bank ? e) Similarly SC has become a govt. dictated body, like the President of India. Often opposition leaders are wasting their time to approach the president for various appeal which is of no consequences. f) The US elections (specially Donald Trump followed Indian way) He had conceived that he is their only to – win come what may. He even managed a chaos Capital Hill. He dint expect the defeat till the last. What a writer his has commented “After The American Carnage, New US President Joe Biden will need to heal and rebuild on so many fronts. But president Biden’s biggest job will be to heal the wounds inflicted on American democracy. In light of recent events, he probably wishes there was a vaccine against demagoguery. TOI, 22, January 2021 Snippets 1- Digital education cannot substitute for real learning…Starting at a screen learners only act as remote receptors of what’s beamed. Says, Anita Rampal former deam faculty of education Delhi University. 2- Prakram Diwas v/s “Desh Nayak Diwas”. Friends you would recall OP Prakram following 13th December, 2001 attack on India Parliament. OP Prakram proved to be a complete failure in the time of NDA-1. Many more writer-up on Defense & National Security issues and Happenings around the world read Go on : http://airmarshalashokgoel.blogspot.com/ JAI HIND – JAI BHARAT