Congress spokesperson says 'drunk Army uncles' should avoid media, politics; veterans hit back

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Several military veterans on Monday strongly criticised Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh over his remarks targeting retired Indian Army officers, suggesting that their participation in television debates and politics, along with access to subsidised Defence canteens, could pose a risk to civilian control and potentially lead to situations similar to those witnessed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other parts of Southeast Asia.