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is protected and maintained. The armed forces have not Conclusion
allowed, nor shall allow, any attempt by any state, or A nation consists of its people, their national character,
even a section of a state, to secede from the Republic of and core values: its culture, its unity, and its stature in
India. In addition, they have provided assistance to the world community. The nation’s vitality is gauged by the

civil authorities whenever called upon to maintain law and progress that it makes in these spheres. The Constitution
order, during natural calamities or for any essential duties of India is the guiding light for India’s armed forces which
like the current corona pandemic. The armed forces have are a vital instrument of the state. Besides being defenders
also been involved in improving the ecology of the areas of the nation, they are Indian peoples’ forces, with recruits
wherever they are located. Forestations undertaken by from all over the country and different strata of its society.
Army’s Ecology Battalions have set a healthy trend for The people of India, the most important element in our
others to follow. The armed forces carry the good image nation and in our Constitution, look at them as secular,

of India abroad too. In support of India’s foreign policy, positive and impartial. With their oath and total loyalty
they have actively participated in UN Peace Keeping to the Constitution of India, they have established and
missions since 1950s and done the nation proud by their sustained their credibility through dedication, sacrifice,
committed devotion, impartiality and efficiency. This and professional competence.
aspect has received international recognition.

Former Chief of the Army Staff General Ved Prakash Malik PVSM, AVSM served

as the 19th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from 30 September 1997 to 30
September 2000. He was the Army Chief during the Kargil War.

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