संवाद # 198: This Indian Army Major Was Court Martialed in Kargil War | Manish Bhatnagar
Manish Bhatnagar, a former Major in the Indian Army, is widely known for being the first officer to report the initial Pakistani intrusions during the Kargil War in 1999. Despite his early warnings, the intelligence was overlooked by the higher command, leading to significant consequences. Major Bhatnagar has since become a vocal advocate for accountability and transparency within the military, especially concerning the lapses during the Kargil conflict. His experiences and insights offer a compelling perspective on the challenges and responsibilities faced by those in uniform.00:00 From NDA to Siachen02:02 Major reports Pak intrusion in Jan/Feb 19996:40 Generals didn't take intrusion report seriously?10:22 Intelligence failure a BIG LIE15:48 Major moves from Siachen to Batalik18:20 Siachen troops sent to war were unprepared21:04 Army chief comes to Batalik23:36 Troops busy in building a Zoo during the war?25:36 When Major told Brig Devinder about his troops condition29:05 How Generals were putting irrational pressure on troops31:20 How Brigadier Devinder was misled34:10 Brigadier Devinder's brilliance37:09 How Major Bhatnagar was shunted out46:03 How Major was convicted by Indian Army57:17 How good officers were punished in Kargil war59:10 Major Navdip Cheema should've got PVC1:01:19 Good officers during Kargil didn't get their due1:06:48 Bhai Bhateejawaad in Indian Army?1:10:24 Lessons of 1962 & Kargil - role of generals1:13:15 Role of General VP Malik & other generals1:17:06 Ex-Major Bhatnagar's thoughts on Indian Army
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