Army Chief General Manoj Pande highlights the relevance of hard power in India's rise and emphasizes self-reliance in defense.

Army Chief General Manoj Pande stated that recent geopolitical power plays show countries will not hesitate to go to war when national interests are concerned. This highlights the relevance of hard power in India's rise. The Army Chief emphasized the importance of self-reliance in the defense sector, citing the need to avoid outsourcing security and being dependent on others.