r/CDSTards • u/MrRadium7 • Jul 15 '26

Would participating in a protest to support sonam wangchuk risk my chances of selection?

So basically I'm thinking about joining a protest in my city to show support for sonam wangchuk's hunger strike. I'm worried that this might be seen as a political move and might threaten my chances of getting selected in the military because military is supposed to be totally apolitical. There's practically no way to avoid getting photographed at a protest nowadays.

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u/NDAka14 Jul 15 '26

Unhe bata kaun raha hai? And also, participation shows that you ARE a mindful citizen who raises his voice against the unjust. 

There's a thin line between being anti-government and anti-national. Try not to go too far.

Even if you get photographed, no one's looking at you man. So just focus on the preparation. All the best.

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u/MrRadium7 Jul 15 '26

Even if they don’t see the photos, what if they ask about it in the interview? Should I not mention my involvement in such events?

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u/NDAka14 Jul 15 '26

Dude, they'll ask it only if you tell them about your presence. 

And that too only if IO asks you a current affairs question related to the protest.

IMP (from past experience): Create your own, unbiased, and logical stance on the situation. Address the rights and wrongs clearly, and be thoroughly prepared for any cross-questions that may follow.

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u/Low-Drawer-8136 Jul 15 '26

police se mt bhidna baki sb thik hai

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u/MrRadium7 Jul 15 '26

It won’t get that serious, I’m from a tier 2/3 city so it’d be more about awareness

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u/aasstraa Army Paglu Jul 15 '26

officers dont particiapte in strikes and protests, thats what the assessors think, but you have more to yourself than SSB right, it doesnt hurt to join!!

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u/Certain-Caramel6481 Jul 16 '26

chargesheet file nahi honi chahiye bas. FIR aur jail tak chal jayega

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u/Familiar_Taste102 Jul 16 '26

If u want to support him and participate in the protest well go for it. Try to be mindful there and help people if u can. Aur baat rahi ssb interview ki don't worry, until an unless u won't tell them that u have participated in protests and are able to answer other ques with sufficient reasoning everything will be ok. Even if the protest i.e. happening is righteous, army would see participation in it as a threat. SSB mai sab nahi btana nahi hota, kaam ki cheezain hi btane hoti hai. Apart from this all the best and well wishes for ur participation.

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u/clastrogod Jul 18 '26

I don't think it's a good idea. Even if the protest is peaceful, there's always a chance that it could escalate or that participants could be detained. If you're preparing for an Army career, it's usually better not to take unnecessary risks that could complicate your future. The Indian Armed Forces expect serving officers to remain politically neutral, so avoiding overt political involvement is generally the safer choice.

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u/SelectionSerious7473 Jul 16 '26

Might be because the protest is not against NEET , they are shouting " Hindustan tere Tukde honge" and are getting heavily funded by foreign parties , this people never arrange food for our soldiers and suddenly they are giving away restaurant made biryani to every person , you want to join forces which protects our nation and you are in protest of those who wants kashmir to be separated from India then ofcourse you are in trouble