Rahul Gandhi’s Reckless Words: An Insult to India’s Soldiers

• Rahul Gandhi’s claim that “10% control the Army” is not just factually absurd, it’s morally appalling.
• His rhetoric risks sowing division within one of India’s most respected institutions.
• The Army has always stood for merit, discipline, and national integrity — not caste or creed.
• This episode exposes the Congress leader’s growing disconnect from India’s ground realities.

Rahul Gandhi has once again done what he does best — speak first, think later, and leave a trail of outrage in his wake. His latest remark in Bihar, claiming that “10% of the population controls the Army,” is not merely a political gaffe. It’s an affront to the very men and women who wear the uniform with pride, ready to sacrifice their lives for a nation that transcends caste, religion, and region.

In a country where the Army is a symbol of unity and integrity, Rahul Gandhi’s attempt to drag it into the murky world of caste politics is both reckless and dangerous. The Indian Army has never functioned on the basis of caste. It functions on merit, courage, and unwavering discipline — principles that have made it one of the most respected institutions in the world.

To claim that it is “controlled by 10%” is to demean the service of millions who come from every corner of India — from Dalits and tribals to Brahmins and OBCs, from the deserts of Rajasthan to the hills of Nagaland. Every soldier bleeds the same red for the tricolour. That Rahul Gandhi cannot grasp this truth shows how far removed he is from the spirit of India he claims to represent.

The Congress leader’s obsession with dividing society into percentages of caste and community reflects a cynical political mindset. Instead of uniting the country, he seeks to fracture it further — this time by questioning the integrity of the armed forces. It’s one thing to criticise the government, but it’s quite another to malign the Army.

His statement is not just irresponsible — it’s shameful. By insinuating caste bias in the Army, he has insulted generations of soldiers who fought not for their caste, but for their country. And when BJP spokesperson Sanju Verma called him “deviously shameless,” she wasn’t far off the mark.

This is not Rahul Gandhi’s first brush with controversy over the Army. From his careless comments on the India-China border to his insinuations about the surgical strikes, he has repeatedly questioned the institution’s honour and sacrifice. Each time, he weakens the morale of those standing guard on the frontlines.

India’s armed forces do not need sermons from politicians who have never known the meaning of duty or discipline. What they need — and deserve — is respect, trust, and gratitude. Rahul Gandhi’s words betray none of these.

For a leader who dreams of becoming Prime Minister, it’s time Rahul Gandhi learned that leadership begins with responsibility. When he maligns the Army, he doesn’t just insult the institution — he insults the nation.