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India's Military Identity: Shifting From Colonial Past

India's Military Identity: Shifting From Colonial Past

India's military, though modern, still uses many traditions from when Britain ruled.

This article suggests India should change this.

The author believes the military should embrace its own rich history and culture, not just the British past.

He asks why India doesn't celebrate its own heroes and strategies from before British rule.

The goal is for the military to better represent India's diverse culture and values, and embrace its own long history.

It is a call to move away from outdated colonial practices and embrace a more modern, Indian identity.

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