Reply to Chetan Bhagat

Dear Chetan Bhagat,

Only if head could always rule the heart, we could have never won wars.

I don't want to die, is what the head says.

I'll die for my country to protect its freedom, is what the heart says...

So that writers like you can freely express their views and engage in discourse about OROP.

I invite you to visit Jantar Mantar, sit with the veterans and understand their demands before providing analysis. They seek equality and respect, not just financial compensation.

The day a soldier starts thinking only with their head, you may not realize the implications for a country with our strategic location and neighbors. We need both head and heart to defend our nation.

Freedom has a cost - one paid by our soldiers. Let's not diminish their morale with articles that fail to recognize both the practical and emotional aspects of their service.

Regards,
Bhaavna Arora
Author
A daughter of the Armed Forces family