EP-24 | China’s PLA decoded, India’s 1971 victory over Pak with Fmr. Army Chief Gen. Naravane (retd)

China's recent attempt to forcefully alter the status quo on the LAC in Yangtse in Tawang Sector was thwarted by the Indian Army. As the soldiers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) came with clubs, the Indian soldiers did not back down and responded in kind, beating back the belligerent Chinese forces. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd), Former Army Chief, tells how the PLA received a "Jhatka" in Galwan in 2020. As Indian side also suffered casualties, did it break the Army's morale? How is the situation similar or different this time? Is PLA really a modernised army or is it actually “regressive”? How was Col B Santosh Babu’s death at the hands of the aggressive Chinese forces avenged? On a gamut of wide-ranging issues, including Balakot Air Strike, Gen Naravane (Retd) answers every question with military precision.

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Full episode will also be availabile here soon:

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
4:51 - China trying to alter status quo
14:20 - India reserves right to take action
30:55 - Army prepared for war
37:37 - Standing up against bullying neighbor
48:36 - On Pakistan
1:13:40 - India becoming self-reliant in defence equipment
1:21:41 - Personal life, why he joined Army
1:21:57 - On Gen Bipin Rawat

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[Lambodar]

My grandfather sacrificed himself defending Kashmir in 1948 leaving behind four kids and my father was one year old. Whenever I see an army man I see my grandfather in him irrespective of his age.

[xyz-qwss]

I am proud to be daughter of military officer while watching Gen. Saabs comments. How much great our Indian Army is. My father would explain all these things. He was also in the LINE of control during 62 to 64.

[palebluedot]

Never tempted or excided to answer anything. calm and composed. So powerful yet so humble. So soft yet so firm. No enemy country would want to mess with this guy. Inspired!

[ashwini]

I am so thankful to ANI for bringing army heroes to the show. It's a v v rate opportunity to hear them speak at this length... An absolute honor for a normal citizen to hear them speak. Such honor, valour, integrity

[sikkimkhetibadi]

Jai Hind. I am very delighted to see how modest, tough and intellectual our Generals very safe feeling

[aajjaayyuk]

Look at his calmness charming smile and simplicity. This is one of the reason we all love our Armed Security Forces. 🙏🇮🇳🙏

[gopal_kolathu]

A man who stood like rock in the face of a dastardly attack, and equally unmoved by the yelping of the jackals within… and endowed with so much calm and humility. An inspiring officer and gentleman 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

Thanks @SmitaPrakash for bringing us this conversation

[SJ-ujvs]

As a son of Army personnel I am proud of our defence forces. My father served in the Army for 30 years in infantry and fought 1967( with China) and 1971( with Pakistan) wars for the country.
General Narawane ( Retd)has spoken his true heart and we are proud of him too.
Jai Hind

[amangupta]

This podcast is very successful in terms of serving good informative content. I want you to expand it to international level . Best of luck.

[manjiridamle]

Thank you Smita Prakash for giving us the privilege to listen to a true gentleman and army chief who epitomises what our Army stands for. 🙏

[OPKakroo]

Regarding Pakistani narrative being successful in Balakote, the proof of success was that Pakistan did not allow any journalist or foreign media to that building for considerable number of months and it was allowed only after repairing everything. I feel very sad that our media never emphasized in this to prove success of Indian action.

[mr.p]

You can tell a lot about Indian Military just by listening to any soldier. Such conviction in words and clarity of thought. We should appreciate them more and give them more confidence. Thank you for your services Sir. Jai Hind.

[UNthatisme]

He is such a humble person….proud to see such wonderful officers in our Armed forces.

[srivinit]

The serenity with which General sahab is talking is really commendable. Believe me he is having a volcano inside. Learnt a lot from General Sahab and this very very knowledgeable interaction. Thank you Smita, you are a gem of a person for bringing such esteemed guests.

[harmeet]

"WE USED TO TELL THEM WHO THEY ARE" IS THE MOST SAVAGE ONELINER FROM OUR CHIEF WHICH SAYS IT ALL 🤣🤣
REALLY LIKE UR PODCASTS KEEP GETTING MORE OF THESE ALWAYS. AMAZING

[priyankataneja]

It is such a privilege and honour to listen to you, General Naravane Sir. We can never thank you enough for your selfless service to the nation. Shat Shat Naman to you and all our armed forces' personnel for every ounce of effort that all of you put in to defend us and our motherland . Jai Hind, Sir. Humble Regards 🌺

[akshaynitinvaidya]

Ani is killing it with these podcasts. So much better than main stream media so much more information.

[vinsmokesanji]

Please also invite Major Abhay Sapru to your show. He is a published author of three of the best-selling combat novels The Valley of Shadows, The Beckoning Isle & The Savage Hills. He is a veteran of the Army Special Forces, he has served in Kashmir during the early insurgency days, in Sri Lanka as part of the IPKF, and even in the Northeast. Also, it's a request that you please read his books before inviting him as his books have very interesting stories for discussion. He is also the recipient of the Sena Medal awarded for gallantry in operations in Sri Lanka, and the Army Chief’s Commendation Card.

[DineshKumar-idbi]

Gen. Narvane is an inspiration and a highly humble person.

[vibhujoshi]

once a top commander of the one of the great army of the world, such a polite and humble a through gentleman.
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