A video of the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, making controversial remarks about the Indian Army and claiming that by 2028, the number of non-Hindu soldiers would be cut by half is viral on social media. Users have circulated the video, alleging that this is an attempt to purge the Indian Army of those who don’t fit into the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy.

The full speech, as can be heard in the viral clip, reads: “ Recently, our ranks have been debated whether non-Hindu castes should remain in the Indian Army. I’ve brought this concern to the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, and his response was unambiguous. By 2028, non-Hindu soldiers must be reduced by over 50%. We have begun selecting out those who refuse to embrace Hinduism. If anyone wishes to convert, they may re

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