Can the Army and police be drawn into a political movement against an elected government? This question has come to the forefront following remarks attributed to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who reportedly called upon serving personnel to join protests, and student leader Neha Bora's reference to Bangladesh's Gen Z movement as a model for political mobilisation in India.
 

Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Dr (Prof) Vikram Singh has strongly objected to the reported appeal to police and Army personnel, arguing that uniformed forces cannot be treated as instruments of political change. He has called for the matter to be examined under the applicable law, emphasising that the discipline of the forces is non-negotiable. Former Jammu & Kashmir DGP Shesh Paul Vaid has also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Neha Bora's remarks about Bangladesh. The 2024 student-led uprising in Bangladesh culminated in the removal of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.