New Delhi
When Pakistani General Niazi surrendered to the Indian Army 53 years ago, a historical picture of it had exposed the power of the Indian Army to the world. But now, that picture has been removed and replaced by a new painting in the office of the Indian Army Chief, which reflects the new military focus of the Indian Army. This painting not only shows the modern strategy and technological development of the army, but also gives a clear message that now India’s focus is not on Pakistan but on China.
What is special in painting?
In the famous photograph of 1971, General Niazi was seen surrendering to the Indian Army, but now a new painting has replaced that photograph in the Army Chief’s lounge. The painting shows a view of Pangong Lake in Ladakh, with war equipment like modern tanks, boats, all-terrain vehicles and Apache helicopters. The painting also depicts Lord Krishna pulling Arjun’s chariot in the Mahabharata war, Chanakya’s war strategy, and the coordination of the three wings of the Indian Army. All this together gives a message that now the main focus of the Indian Army is not on Pakistan but on China.
India’s new military focus on China
With the changing times and strategies in the world, the Indian Army has also changed its strategy. The modern military equipment shown in the painting, such as tanks, boats, helicopters and all-terrain vehicles, shows that the Indian Army is now prepared for war in a coordinated manner and at a high technological level. Defense expert Major General Ashok Kumar says that this painting shows the coordination of the three wings of the Indian Army – Army, Air Force and Navy – which together are capable of responding quickly and effectively in any possible war. Apart from this, this painting also displays the military strategy and thinking of self-reliant India, in which the Indian Army has enhanced its strength on the basis of modern technology and self-reliance.
Clear message to China: Policy of Chanakya and Geeta
China, which adopts war strategies inspired by Shun Tzu’s famous “Art of War”, lost to the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh in 2020. The Indian Army, inspired by Chanakya’s policy and the principles of Geeta, adopted a strategy which not only thwarted China’s attack but also forced it to come to the negotiating table. In this painting, along with showing the strength and modernity of the Indian Army, the message is also being given that the Indian Army is fully prepared to deal with its opponents. The coordination of the three services of the army, the capability of operations on land, air and sea, and the use of high-tech systems, this painting conveys the message that India has both the strategy and the resources to defeat powers like China.
symbol of military strategy
The painting also reflects the religious and eternal outlook of the Indian Army, as shown in the Gita of the Mahabharata and Chanakya’s policy. The army is no longer just protecting the country, but it is also fighting to protect the values, justice and religion of the nation. The painting reflects the preparedness of India’s military and their determination, ready to face future challenges.
India’s preparation and message against China
It also becomes clear from this painting that China may have Shun Tzu’s “Art of War”, but India has Chanakya’s policy and the essence of Gita, which is important in any war not only from the religious and strategic point of view. Prove to be effective, but also fully capable of keeping up with modern technological warfare. This painting is not just a military portrait, but has become a symbol of the Indian Army’s strength, modernity, and long-term commitment with Chanakya’s policy, which may prove to be the key to India’s success in any future conflict.
