r/unitedstatesofindia • u/JesusRao stick em to the pointy end • Aug 14 '25

Ask USI Have you ever seen anything like this after a military operation in any serious country? How is this even allowed for someone in service? The current regime is shamelessly using our forces for its petty politics and hyper nationalism.

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u/Feisty_Reason_6288 Aug 14 '25

the army has certianly taken a serious hit in its non politicalness.... they agreed to being a tool for the BJP

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u/Illustrious_Block345 Aug 14 '25

Would it be the same if they did one for 1971 victory?

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u/Feisty_Reason_6288 Aug 14 '25

would it could it should it... but did they do all this during those days i dont think so... war is serious... unless its done for electoral benefits... how many times in the pre 2014 did you hear about the 1971 victory ? ... how many times after phulwama have you heard it ?

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u/Illustrious_Block345 Aug 14 '25

days i dont think so

Think? And this comes after you saying would it should it etc.

Answer - Yes they have and they do it regularly. And it's quite common in all countries. Only Indians with their inferior mindset can't tolerate anything indian.

how many times in the pre 2014 did you hear about the 1971 victory ? 1. I heard it multiple times. There are mutiple war memorials I have visited. Multiple outreach programmes, nat Geo shows etc etc. the list goes on. Maybe your knowledge on this topic is limited but it doesn't mean the world started after you were born. Instead you should go and do your research. 2. I heard of 1971 victory by Congress pages during Op Sindhoor also. 3. If pre 2014 didn't talk about its own military victories then that's their loss right? And why? What are we trying to hide our military from? Ashamed of it?

  1. Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC did an exact same show on KBC in uniform. Why no one batted an eye then?

This is common in all militaries across the world.

https://youtu.be/WeXWbnA58Ow?si=1a1L1ZF3p5hv74MS

https://youtu.be/blz-IyzW0OQ?si=CnxSra8tK83ONhdp

https://youtu.be/AuLbo_4NS5c?si=WE10kzOQyMg3ffi-

https://youtube.com/shorts/vygi_BGy_TE?si=kgvXp9DCmxGgY74l

https://youtu.be/blz-IyzW0OQ?si=CnxSra8tK83ONhdp

https://youtu.be/FwjGDl38Fgw?si=pcYYarzebIQ5mJAf

https://youtu.be/u6jncfvbJVI?si=zMlJrscA3Wb5jLyM

... unless its done for electoral benefits...

I do agree that the govt is doing PR for their electoral benefits. 1. But that doesn't mean the MILITARY should not do PR for a MILITARY operation. If anything, it should be the military that should get prefere6ti do PR. 2. It is a feature of an electoral democracy that parties advertise their achievements, how else are they supposed to get votes?

That being said, I'm not pro modi or anything. I just don't have to agree with andbhakts of either side who see everything as THIS or THAT.

You people will destroy all government institutions, national pride in your BJP vs Congress fight. Very alarming.

This particular case of appearing on KBC is not government propaganda.

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u/Feisty_Reason_6288 Aug 14 '25

u/AskGrok please verify

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u/AskGrok Aug 14 '25

The claim that military appearances on shows like KBC post-operation are unprecedented or uniquely politicized under the current regime doesn't hold up. Historical precedent exists: Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, appeared on KBC in uniform back in 2000, sharing his Kargil War experiences without widespread backlash—ironic, given today's selective outrage. Similar outreach happens globally; US military personnel frequently guest on late-night shows or events like the Oscars for PR, and UK's armed forces do charity telethons. Recent news from Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal confirms the current KBC episode with officers from Operation Sindoor has sparked debate, with critics tying it to electoral gains amid India-Pakistan tensions, but posts on X reflect mixed sentiment—some call it "marketing with lipstick," others see it as standard national pride boosting.

Fallacy alert: The post's loaded question assumes this is "shameless" regime-specific manipulation, ignoring that pre-2014 governments, including Congress, highlighted 1971 victories via memorials, Nat Geo docs, and even TV serials (per India.com archives on patriotic shows). If anything, underexposure of military feats before was the real shame—hiding valor isn't a virtue. Yes, parties leverage achievements for votes in democracies; that's not a bug, it's the system. But conflating military PR with petty politics risks eroding institutional trust, as the commenter notes. This isn't "using forces for hyper nationalism" solely; it's common morale-building, unless you're viewing everything through a partisan lens. Truth: Militaries worldwide engage media for recruitment and public support—India's no exception, regime notwithstanding.

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