The "chalega ie. anything goes" is the curse of India; it is the mortal enemy
of efficiency, tneterprise, pride in one`s handiwork. It is putting the seal
of approval on ineptitude.
The Kshatriyas, builders of political power in India, tried tomonopolize the
chief arm of the state- the army. They were so zealous of the privilage that
they did not allow others to join their ranks. The result of the pernicious
attitude was that the clannish armies were neither strong enough nor numerous
enough nor united enought to withstand a determined invader. Their loyalties
were not to the country but to some given individuals.
We can now understand why, in so mnay Indian wars, the army fled when the leader
was killded or taken prisoner. Thus, in our social set-up, the concept of a
citizen army could not take root. It is one of the greatest contributions of
British rule in India that we have now armed forces that owe allegiance not to
this or that person but solely to the state.
Kind Regards!
Sunder T
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