Perceptions and Nuclear Narratives

Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retd) served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and was also the Corps Commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps. He played a key role in planning and executing the Uri surgical strikes in Kashmir.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he shares insights on the evolving nature of drone warfare between India and Pakistan, and how India's air defence systems have responded. He also speaks about the deep sense of patriotism among Indian youth and their unwavering commitment to the country.

General Dua further explains why Pakistan has targeted temples, hospitals, and civilian infrastructure and contrasts it with India’s focused strikes on terror sites within Pakistan.

Note: This episode was recorded on May 10 at 11 AM, before the India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement.

*Timestamps*

00:00 – Introduction

00:45 – India vs Pakistan: Drone Warfare

09:53 – Pakistan Targeting Civilians

15:03 – India’s Patriotic Youth

29:00 – Pakistan’s Nuclear Threat

35:02 – Disinformation in the Media

44:38 – CCS Meeting Chaired by PM Modi

52:59 – India-Pakistan Territorial Issues

1:01:59 – U.S. Role in India-Pakistan Tensions

1:12:33 – The Idea of India