Ved Malik

@AdityaRajKaul What is the use of success in military objectives in a war if the political aim/objective is not achieved. @TinyDhillon

Operation Epic Furry against Iran is over announces US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

@AhujaJiten Yes, the award & taxation of disability pension of soldiers has become an issue with the Govt.

Sad 😢, if true. Sacrifice can never and should not be taxable. @Vedmalik1 Sir 🙏, any inputs on this ?

@RajeevRC_X Heartiest congratulations on your election victory. Armed forces thank you for your support and look forward to more in days to come.🙏

@arunp2810 Have landed there a couple of times. This is the most important requirement. The rest of development in GNI should be on a financially viable basis.

Nobody mentions this, but GNI has had a naval air station, INS Baaz since 2016, & a fine natural harbour exists, in Campbell Bay facing Malacca. For years A&N Command has pleaded for extending the runway & upgrading of harbour to host large aircraft & ships - to no avail.

@Shibyash_17 Salute to the soldier and his family. May God give strength to the family! Om Shanti 🙏

A soldier returns home wrapped in the tricolour… A daughter born just 8 hours ago… A wife on a stretcher for the final goodbye. Some sacrifices can never be repaid. 🇮🇳

@HelloPacifist @37VManhas @PiushSharma28 @amitdhir29 @TinyDhillon @LtGenDPPandey @vatsvirendra1 Congratulations to all of you

Tnks to Almighty... My younger brother has been selected for the indian army(TA 160).... Lineage in Uniform continues from our father to his sons, as we bleed blue.... @37VManhas @PiushSharma28 @amitdhir29 @TinyDhillon @LtGenDPPandey @vatsvirendra1 @Vedmalik1

After spending 10 years as Indep Director, retired from @NipponIndiaMF: one of my important & unforgettable experiences post-retirement from Army. Enjoyed the trust, respect & affection of all stakeholders...Thank you @NipponIndiaMF for highly emotional farewell🙏@sundeepsikka

@ShashiTharoor Thanks! Gen Eric Vas was one of our exemplary military leaders- highly professional, simple, straightforward & honest. Learnt a great deal from him.

A friend just sent me this delightful Extract from the book "Fools and Infantrymen" by Lt Gen Eric Alexander Vas, Col of the 9th Gorkha Rifles, and former Eastern Army Commander. There could be no more amusing statement of the best of India's religious pluralism -- and the diehard secularity of the Army. Over to General Vas: "When an army commander first visits the various states under his operational jurisdiction, it is customary to pay courtesy calls on the state's governor and chief minister. During my first visit to one of the north-eastern states, the Chief Minister held a public function and in his welcoming address said that the people should now feel safe as "the new army commander is a Christian". "In my reply, after expressing thanks for the welcome, I reminded the public that my predecessor was a Jew; what he had done for the state would be difficult for me to match. I told them that military commanders operate according to military tasks laid down by the government, and we are not influenced by individual considerations of language, religion, or caste.. In conclusion, I said, "I was born a human being, by tradition I'm a Hindu, by training I'm a Catholic, by temperament I'm a Muslim, morally I'm attracted to Buddhism,and every time I have to shave I wish I was a Sikh." Jai Hind!! 🇮🇳

Indep directors are not paid salary. Only sitting fee for attending meetings.

After spending 10 years as Indep Director, retired from Nippon Asset Management India: one of my important & unforgettable experiences post-retirement from the Army. Enjoyed the trust, respect & affection of all stakeholders...Thank you NAM India for a highly emotional farewell🙏

@anujsethi1 Thank you Anuj. Our troops did the real work on the battlefield. Best wishes!

@Vedmalik1 hello sir. I am Air Force kid now settled in Canada for the past 25 years. I was 24 when Kargil war happened and vividly remember your leadership on TV then. How you inspired not only your troops but the nation was truly inspiring. 🫡

Indian Army successfully concluded a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at 153 General Hospital in Leh,delivering critical eye care services to people in one of country’s most remote regions. The IA ensures access to essential healthcare in underserved border areas! @Vedmalik1

@BSF_India My heartfelt condolences to the family and prayers for the peace of the departed soul Om Shanti 🙏

DG BSF & All Ranks express heartfelt condolences on demise of Shri B N Sharma, IG(Retd). Prahari Parivar stands firm with his family in these trying times. #JaiHind #eShraddhanjali

@kantorev 🙏🙏

@Vedmalik1 It was a pleasure meeting you on the flight from Chandigarh to Bombay the other day, Sir. Kind regards

As Gen @Vedmalik1 completes his tenure as Director, one thing is certain this is not goodbye as some relationships don’t come with an expiry date. General & Mrs. Malik, we will cherish this bond for life. With deep gratitude. 🙏 @NipponIndiaMF

@Moochikal @TinyDhillon Agreed

The point, I think, should be- either NFU as a concept is valid for ALL or for none. This business of "large officer cadre", "financial viability", "defence budget"... arguments are all a pile of B..s..to deny one lot while the rest are "privileged". If NFU has all these issues, do away with it , for ALL govt officers. Govt cannot be parochial in this just because Gp A "select lot" are 'closest' advisors to the Govt. Do away with this blatant discrimination. We just seek equality and parity in status and process. #Administration #Leadership

NFU to Armed forces is not a privilege to be granted. It’s the obligation of the grateful nation to those who get superseded at young age not bcoz of their incompetence but bcoz of lesser vacancies in the higher ranks, unlike other services where literally everyone rises to the highest rank & also get Non Functional Upgrade (NFU). These young officers are the cutting edge during operations & continue to serve the nation inspite of zero career progression chances, earning gallantry awards, getting wounded or killed in action … it’s their commitment that has to be recognised and honoured. Let’s not fail our brave uniformed soldiers for a few pennies or some whimsical attitude. Our Armed forces are the best and they deserve the best 👍 Jai Hind 🇮🇳 @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @DefenceMinIndia

@AshimKGhos92088 @ajaysuraTOI Heartiest congratulations Ajay Sura! Our best wishes to you 👍☺️

Today administered the oath of office and allegiance to Shri Ajay Sura as the Haryana State Information Commissioner at Lok Bhavan. Congratulations and best wishes to him. @ajaysuraTOI

And unlike most civil services, armed forces have no lateral avenues...

Chandigarh Citizens Foundation hosted short film 'Aunty Sudha and Aunty Radha', directed by Tanuja Chandra, produced by Anupama Mandloi, followed by their conversation with Rachna Singh & audience. A highly sensitive, thought provoking portrayal of ageing & old age. A must see.