A Clear Call to Ex-Servicemen
Jai Hind,
The ex-servicemen and paramilitary community of Uttarakhand is not merely a group—it is the very soul of the state.
But today, a serious question stands before us.
Over the past nearly five years, under the leadership of Pushkar Singh Dhami, whatever has unfolded—has it truly been building the Uttarakhand we once envisioned?
Ground Reality — Some Hard Questions
Has migration stopped, or has it accelerated further?
Have the youth received employment, or only promises?
Have healthcare and education reached the villages, or remained confined to cities?
Has corruption been curbed, or has the system become more complex?
Does the government appear accountable, or merely driven by propaganda?
Are women truly safe in Uttarakhand?
In the Ankita murder case, is the government protecting the accused VIP?
Were evidences manipulated to shield those linked to the ruling party?
Ex-Servicemen Community — Utilized or Respected?
We, who have given our all in service to the nation—
Are we today being seen merely as a vote bank?
Are our names, our honour, and our emotions being used for political gain?
In this context, personalities like Colonel Ajay Kothiyal (Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, VSM), whose social contributions are undoubtedly commendable—are they being influenced through promises of an electoral ticket to steer the ex-servicemen community in a particular political direction? Or is this truly the emergence of independent leadership?
15 Fundamental Questions — Every Ex-Serviceman Must Ask Himself
•Is development visible on the ground or only on paper?
•Is the new generation getting real opportunities?
•Have the problems of the hill regions been addressed seriously?
•Are we witnessing a corruption-free system?
•Is the government accountable to the people?
•Are our issues genuinely a priority?
•Are emotional narratives overshadowing real problems?
•Are our identity and resources secure?
•Are policies for ex-servicemen effective?
•Are we being allowed to become an organized political force?
•Is political influence being exerted under the guise of social work?
•Are we maintaining independent thinking?
•Do we see honesty and transparency in the current system?
•Are we mere spectators, or playing a decisive role?
•Will we support a system we ourselves doubt?
Time for Decision
Ex-servicemen brothers,
This is not just a political question—
It is a question of self-respect, the future, and the soul of Uttarakhand.
We symbolize discipline.
We symbolize integrity.
We possess the ability to decide.
Now is the time—
to think,
to organize,
and to make the right decision.
Final Message
Will we remain part of the crowd?
Or will we dare to change history?
The answer lies in our hands.
Show courage. Break your disillusionment with the BJP. The so-called “charisma” of the man mountain will no longer work. The truth has been exposed, and wearing symbolic allegiance will not guarantee political reward. This is the reality.
The decision is yours—
Will you stand upright with dignity, or let history record you among sycophants?
Those who live only for themselves are forgotten.
Those who live for society are remembered.
Jai Hind.
Brigadier Sarvesh Dutt Dangwal
Date: 22/04/2026
BRIG. Sarvesh Dutt Dangwal, The author is a social activist….
The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author.
