Click to play videoNew Delhi: For the second time in a week Vice-Chief of Air Staff PK Barbora has hit the headlines. After being openly unapologetic for setting off a storm by terming women a liability for the military, on Thursday, Barbora lashed out at politicians, saying that red-tapism and Government inefficiency are jeopardising India's military preparedness.
He has accused politicians in India of making a "royal mess" of India's defence.
Air Marshall Barbora said, "The Government clears something, the Opposition immediately says no. When they change roles, the same thing happens. That impinges very badly on India's defence."
He also hit out at the slothful socialist culture promoting inefficient public sector undertakings, which he felt were a set back for India's military preparedness.
"We go for outright direct purchase, and the seller is very happy. At their (foreign suppliers) mercy, the tap can be turned off and the tap can be turned on,” said Barbora.
Defence analysts say that in a stiff world of spit and polish, the IAF's number two man - Air Marshal PK Barbora - is quite the find, a character.
In a system which frowns on candour and outspokenness, Air Marshal Barbora stands out for speaking his mind.
The jury is still out on whether he's simply a maverick or an intrepid general who is willing to stick his neck out in national interest.
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