Navy chief’s latest: I don’t talk to fools- Indian Express
The Editor-in-Chief
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
The Editor-in-Chief
Indian Express
New Delhi
1. Kindly refer to the news articles on Page 13 of the Hindustan Times and on Page 2 of the Indian Express, both New Delhi editions, dated Friday, 05 Dec 08.(click links shown above)
2. The Chief of the Naval Staff has personally confirmed that he did not speak to any member of the media, on the sidelines of the Homage Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Navy Day on 04 Dec 08. The personal attack on the CNS, reporting that he said “I do not talk to fools” was absolutely unwarranted, mischievous and perhaps, motivated. This is further substantiated by the fact that the reporters did not have the courage to associate their names with the articles. The alleged utterance is very strongly denied. Such journalism is unbecoming of reputed media houses such as yours.
3. I am sure that CNS’ interaction, if it was indeed true, would have been captured on camera. If you are able to prove that he did say such a thing, the CNS would be happy to apologise in writing and in person to your paper and to the concerned individual.
4. Please note that this letter is being released to the media.
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The Chief Executive Officer, PTI New Delhi
The Three Service Chiefs paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate on the occasion of Naval Day, in New Delhi on December 04, 2008: Courtesy Press Information Bureau
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