Military personnels are given concession in rail fares, tax/duty free goods thru Military Canteens. But it does not mean that every govt product/ service is free for them!
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Indian Defence personnels have very good reputation as they have shown a lot of courage and professionalism in discharging their duties towards our nation (esp. as compared to Pakistan). But it does not mean that they have joined Defence forces to lay their life for nation. Most of the people do so in order to earn a livelihood. Possibility of death due to enemy...
more... bullet/ arsenal is one of their professional hazard which in unavoidable. Just like ones working in nuclear power plants face radiation hazards, industries face chemical/accidental hazards, Fire brigade face fire hazards and even doctors/nurses face infection hazards at hospital.
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Military personnel should be respected by the Civilians, as their saviours from enemy nation. At the same time Military personnels too should not act as Bully but behave like elder brothers with a protective attitude towards Civilians, as they earn livelihood out of the taxes paid by the civilians.
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Civilians are supposed to produce goods and pay taxes where as the Military personnels are supposed to protect the country (People, Products, Property). This give and take love and respect is essential to have a good relation between the two different class of people leading altogether different lifestyles. Unfortunately this is some what lacking in our country.