Army Chief rejects perception of delays in arms procurement

A day prior to his retirement Army Chief General VK Singh has said that there are no difference between him and the Defence Ministry.

He said that Defence Minister A K Antony is “very clear headed” in supporting the armed forces.

"There is no misunderstanding between the Ministry of Defence and us. Army is part of the government. We are one. Whatever we say is listened to. The procedures are there. Sometimes you probably think that things are getting delayed because nobody is listening. That is not true and that is not the case," he said

The Army Chief on Monday reviewed the passing out parade of the National Defence Academy in Pune. He said that he has the right to raise voices against corruption in the Army.

The Army Chief asserted that perception of delay in arms procurement is wrong. He said that Army’s modernization is on course and it can face any challenge.

"This is not my Army or anybody else's Army. And as a nation, I think, we should be proud of our Army."

On the issue of corruption, he said that every citizen of the country should fight against corruption.