India should hugely invest in military to safeguard the independence and sovereignty.

India’s Military Dependence and the Urgent Need for Strategic Self-Reliance India cannot truly be considered a free and sovereign nation when its foreign policy, economic independence, and military strength are significantly influenced by external powers. Despite being a nation of over a billion people and a $3 trillion economy, India’s military still heavily depends on other countries—such as Russia, the United States, Western European nations, and Israel—for everything from basic rifles to advanced fighter jets. This level of dependence sev…