In an unprecedented move, India’s Army chief General V K Singh has filed a writ petition in a court against the government after it failed to handle the age controversy successfully.
The general may move to Supreme Court, reports said. Later speaking on the controversy over his age, Singh told the media, “The issue is that of integrity and honour.” He said the matter has always been tackled by him in the “organisational interest”.
He, however, remained evasive on whether he would accept the government’s decision according to which he will have to retire by May this year.
“The issue (of age) has always been, I am emphasizing it, the issue has always been that of integrity and honour,” he said.
The Army chief has been contending that May 10, 1951 should be treated as his actual date of birth as it was mentioned in his 10th certificate but the Defence Ministry has rejected it as May 10, 1950 is the date entered in his UPSC entrance form.
