It was the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha on Monday when the brand new olive green uniforms on marshals drew criticism for resembling that of the armed forces.<\/p>\n
A day later, Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has ordered a review of the military-style uniform. He informed the House that the Rajya Sabha secretariat would revisit the decision to replace the marshals\u2019 ethnic dress and turban.<\/p>\n
The new uniform has shiny brass buttons, carries shoulder insignias and
\nan ornamental braided cord worn by Army personnel. The cap also bears
\nresemblance to military-style peak caps.<\/p>\n
Many former officers — including former Army chief, General VP Malik took to social media to express his strong reservations over the new uniform. “Copying and
\nwearing of military uniforms by non-military personnel are illegal and a
\nsecurity hazard. I hope @VPSecretariat, @RajyaSabha & @rajnathsingh
\nJi will take early action,” tweeted General VP Malik.<\/p>\n
Union Minister and former Indian Army chief VK Singh also agreed with the criticism
\nand concerns coming from his former colleagues and the opposition.<\/p>\n
The Congress’s Jairam Ramesh came heavily on the government and asked the Speaker whether “martial law” has been imposed in the Rajya Sabha. To which the Speaker and sternly, saying “Don’t raise insignificant queries at such a significant hour\u201d.<\/p>\n
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