07 & 08 / 2023 20th, August 2023

THE MODI ERA a- The NSA’s appointment came into being during Vajpayee’s time. The first oppointee was Brijesh Mishra. An eminent diplomat, who conducted himself in a very dignified manner. He was followed by Dixit, Doctor Narayanan. Fortunately I was in service in dealt with them closely. Now came Mr. Ajeet Dhoval. Who considers himself to be supreme commander of the Armed Forces. He has interfered in all appointments of Army Chiefs an now even got an individual appointed as CDS. Who had retired as an Army Commander 06 month’s earlier and literally degenerated we appointment of CDS. b- Teesta Setalvad was awarded the bail after 20 year’s a victim of Gujrat riots. A big salute to our Judicial System. c- Manipur continues to burn even after nearly 04 month’s. Now faction of the population is demanding reimposing AFSPA selectively. d- Shri Dhanker Ji the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can be easily termed as HEAD MASTER of Rajya Sabha. e- Our greatest Friend’s of earlier days Donald Trump (Charged with Forgery), XI Chinese President (Who has ensured himself to be the life president), Netanyahoo. The Israely PM, (who has ensured in position above the supreme court of the country). May be we are on the same lines. Snnippets : a- The India Question – Opposition group’s key challenge is not just that BJP is a strong electoral competitor but that the party is the anchor of the dominant political discourse of Hindutva – the TOI 26 July, 2023. b- Why Nuh is a cautionary for Indian story. Relations between communities are on a hair-triger response- the TOI 6 August, 2023. c- Old Lesson From Nuh – BJP must focus on law and order more and less on polarization There’s wide gulf between economic aims of the governing party and the agenda of Sangh parivar front organization- the TOI 3 August, 2023. 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

New Trends – 06 / 2023 29th, June, 2023

THE MODI ERA a- We , The People versus I, The PM. By arrogating to himself the right to Inaugurate the new parliament building PM Modi claims the he personifies the nation and its democracy. b- Manipur burning, for Last 2 months The PM Sir has had no time to comment. c- Effort is on to woo the South through SEERS. d- We had, Kashmir Files (a realists assessment), Kerala Story (a story created for communal tension). Then why not Gujrat Ki Kahani. e- Lok Tantra Ki Duhai – On his foreign trip he only talked about Lok Tantra. Inspite the fact the press remains subjugated, no discussion in parliament or any useful debate, only Tana Shahi. f- Today we became the biggest fried of US. Don’t for get after 1962 War Americans only Militarized Pakies. After 1998 Nuclear Explosion the US Imposed Serious Sanctions on India. Whatever equipment is being sought from US is nearly 5 times the price we use to acquire from Soviets. Snnippets : a- Mr. Modi is actually the PM of Gujrat and UP. All effort of Developmental Funds are directed to wards these 2 States. The first one he belongs to Gujrat and on political front has captured UP. 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

New Trends – 05 / 2023 28th, May, 2023

New Happenings a- Diplomacy and International Relations – Ever since India became independent the foreign policy has always been dictated by the PM of the Country. The EAM has always been symbolic. b- The effort should always be, to have good neighborly relations. But unfortunately we have no good neighborly relations with any or our Countries. Nor any effort appears to have been made in this direction. At initial stages we went overboard in inviting and entertaining our strong neighbors. c- Now on the other hand we are playing in to the lap of strong Western Countries. May be a hot and cold approach will be more appropriate. Some Other Points • Now till the time General Elections in 2024 Materialize, MODI - NAMA would continue, right or wrong. • Undoubtedly Vande Bharat Train is a good idea. Would it not be – befitting that CM’s of the state to the state where the Train is destined to go should Flag Off the Train ! Snnippets : a- A Bad Day & Two Lessons For BJP. Supreme Court verdicts on Maharastra & Delhi uphold common sense and tell the party that there’s a limit to using governors & LGs for partisan agenda. – TOI. b- Fighting Unfit – Latest MiG-21 crash is symptomatic of deeper malaise and one that’s undermining India’s defense preparedness. – TOI. 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

New Trends – 04 / 2023 - 02nd May, 2023

New Happenings a- Space for disagreements is shrinking. b- Suppress the minorities (The Gujrat Model) . c- Enact CBI and ED force for political opponent. d- Use BULL DOZER and Kill on Encounter. e- The Delhi Govt. is a Thorn in the Eye. How can be accepted an opposition Govt. in Delhi, Next Door. f- Political Corruption of Highest Order. Central Grant are only given to the BJP State Government. g- Role of Governor’s Re-Defined, Obstructionist, don’t let the duly Elected Government work. Snnippets : a- Facts of The Matter by deleting chunks of history from textbooks, what NCERT is hurting most is quality of education.-TOI b- Really, Royally Bloody, Many react to NCERT’s deletion of chapters on Mughals by pointing to those rulers’ brutality. But all kings every where were brutal. Viewed from this prism, history has few heroes.-TOI 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

New Trends – 03 / 2023 26th, March, 2023

EAM ‘S Interview to ANI on 21st February – Two Important aspects witch he Answered Need to be deliberated. a- He commented that no Infrastructure Development took place in North-East. It is worth mentioning that prior to 1962 whole of NE was maintained by air dropping. Initially Kalinga Air Line (Owned by Biju Patnayak, Who himself was a pilot). Gradually 43 and 49 Sqn. of the IAF were inducted to under took this task. Imminently after 1962, CSG (China Study Group) was created to under take the task of Infra Development. It is worth mentioning supply dropping task which use to be nearly 1,50,000 tons per month was nearly brought down to Just 5000 tons per month. This Infra Development ensured nearly whole of North East was being maintained by Road Infrastructure. May be earlier Government’s were not publicity oriented. b- EAM also commented on Shri K. Subramanyam (His Father) he was the most respected and renowned strategist, who had two tenures as Director IDSA. To say that them PM IG didn’t like him is not substantiated. c- When so much is being said about China in Galwan Valley Sector, why not publish a WHITE PAPER since 2014 to 2022 ?. Snnippets : a- On 9th March at Motera Stadium in Ahmdabad, the 1st Test Match bit been India an Australia was held. 80% of the tickets were given or sold to only BJP workers. Because on the 1st Day of a Test Match not much of crowd would have turned up. 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

New Trends – 02 / 2023 19th, February, 2023

A- Road Shows – It has become a very common Election Strategy. But now it has crossed all limits (a) PM decided to go walking road shows in Gujrat. Not only that he came to attend a meeting at BJP party headquarter in Delhi so he took a Road Show from PM residence to BJP HQ. B- PM on 8th Feb., 2023 in response his address lacked maturity, and no where a statesman like. He was normally targeting one individual, One Family, was satirical and ridiculing. As a friend of mind stated “It was like a MADARI doing a Gali Ka Jamawara” He felt nice and mighty that his party members kept on clapping to please him. Snnippets : a- Cooling period – There was a time about 25 years back that a cooling period of 2 years was compulsory for any Govt. Employee to enter into any activity (Political or otherwise), It was to avoid any incursion of fabourtism. b- Exit poll in Tripura indicate INC – 11, BJP – 16, CPM – 25, anyway we have to wait till 2nd March, 2023 further result. c- Various incident of violence indicate signs of Impatience, intolerance and aggressive attitude. Govt. Machinery has to analyses this spurt of behavior. d- UKRAINE WAR – we are nearing 1 year (24th Feb.) with no sign of its coming to end. Rather NATO Countries are all out to provide Arms and Ammunition to UKRAINE this wood indicate a participation of such Countries and finally taking a shape of “World War”. 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

New Trends – 01 / 2023 29-01-2023

A- Elections were held in HP, MCD and State of Gujrat. CEC as desired by the PM declared separate schedule for Gujrat. This was to facilitate the PM and his team to conveniently canvass in Gujrat. One remembered TN Seshan who was a strong and independent as the CEC. B- Joshimath – Sinking – Why. Nothing else but over keenness of leadership for the development of hill state without taking into consideration of the nature and the ill effect of such development. C- Judiciary – V/S – Law Minister. Kiren Jijiue has been asked to launch an attack on the judiciary and specially on the Supreme Court. He has to bring the judiciary as subservient to the Government. That only can open his cards for further uplift meant. D- Appointments of Governors and Lt. Governors – They are to ensure disruption, and decimation of dully elected Governments of the state. Once they will succeed they can expect elevation to higher positions. Snnippets : a- Ignore doomsters. Let’s celebrate the 8-billion milestone. – UN World Population Prospects 2022 Predicts that on November 15, global population will cross 8 billion, and during 2023, India’s population will overtake China’s. (We expects India’s Population nearing 200 crore next 30 years) b- Big Leaders for Small Polls is no Small Matter When top party leaderships dominate even local poll campaigns, what happens to politics. 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