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The more I read about Indian politics, the more I feel most people don’t actually vote for a “perfect” party anymore.

They vote for the option they think is less damaging, more stable, or more capable at that moment.

For example:

A lot of people support BJP because they see:
• infrastructure growth
• stronger international image
• startup/digital push
• more decisive leadership
• reduced dynasty politics

But the same people also criticize:
• media becoming political PR
• unemployment and skill mismatch
• rising polarization
• excessive online propaganda

At the same time, many people criticize Congress for:
• dynasty politics
• corruption legacy
• vote-bank politics
• slow decision-making

But supporters argue:
• institutions matter
• opposition is necessary in democracy
• social welfare and secularism are important

Honestly, Indian politics now feels less like:
“Who is good?”
and more like:
“Who is less bad for the country right now?”

And maybe that itself says something important about modern democracies.

Curious how others see this without turning it into a shouting match 😭

From the trenches of World War I to Saragarhi, Kashmir 1947, Rezang La era battles, and Kargil — Sikh soldiers and Punjabi regiments built one of the fiercest military reputations in South Asian history.

The Sikh Regiment traces its roots back to 1846 and became known for frontline infantry warfare, high-risk assault missions, and extraordinary battlefield discipline.

Some facts that genuinely surprised me:

• Battle of Saragarhi (1897): 21 Sikh soldiers fought against thousands and held their post till the last man.
• Sikh troops fought in Europe, Gallipoli, Burma, North Africa, and the Middle East during both World Wars.
• In 1947, Sikh troops were among the first airlifted to defend Srinagar after the invasion of Kashmir.
• Subedar Joginder Singh of the Sikh Regiment received the Param Vir Chakra after fighting Chinese forces despite being badly wounded in 1962.
• Sikh soldiers became globally recognizable because of their turbans and battlefield reputation during British Indian Army campaigns.

What’s interesting is that even though Sikhs were a small percentage of India’s population, they formed a disproportionately high percentage of combat infantry during several periods of military history.

At the same time, India’s military legacy was built collectively — alongside Gurkhas, Rajputs, Jats, Dogras, Marathas, Kumaonis, South Indian regiments, Northeast soldiers, artillery, armored corps, Air Force, and Navy personnel.

Still, the martial legacy of Sikh soldiers remains one of the most respected and documented military traditions in the world.

“Bole So Nihal… Sat Sri Akaal!”