Don’t attend farmer protests in uniform, Army tells veterans
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Don’t attend farmer protests in uniform, Army tells veterans
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CHANDIGARH: Military veterans participating in the farmers’ rotes in uniform, their medals pinned to their chests, has led the Army to ask them not to appear in uniform at what it said were “political” events. It reminded them about the rules governing the wearing of Army uniforms and insignia in public. The request comes after authorities observed retired personnel visiting the Singhu and Tikri borders in uniform to express solidarity with farmers. “The act necessitates awareness among the fraternity of ex-servicemen with regard to provisions as stipulated in Para 666 of Regulations for the Army 1987 and AG/CW-1 letter reference at Para 1 (b) governing authorisation of wearing of uniforms by non-effective personnel,” read a letter by adjutant general branch of Army sent to Kendriya Sainik Board on January 1.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-01-20
Coverage
India