In fact, some days ago, this paper had carried a piece on a former Kargil war veteran. This Indian soldier who had lost his leg in enemy action stated that the toughest enemy for a soldier was not the army of the enemy country, or even terrorists, but those within a country who have brought down the name of the nation by indulging in numerous scams. One only had to read between the lines to realise how our men in uniform view those in kursis. It is telling that they think of them as more of a threat to the nation than those from enemy countries.

What all these leaders are doing about Services pay scales? Are they helping in motivating young people, especially urban youth to join the forces? Are they helping to attest the shortfall? Politicians would use their time and influence better to up the standards and morale of our men in uniform, who show their love for the country through sacrifice, instead of shouting in Parliament.u00a0