Army to the rescue

Concerns raised over Maharashtra govt's decision on the construction of foot overbridges

The Maharashtra government’s decision to ask the Indian Army to build foot overbridges in Mumbai has sparked a debate. The Army has carried out similar tasks in the border areas and on dangerous terrain, where its expertise was required. But in the middle of the nation’s business capital?

The Army allows elections to take place. It fights on the border; battles insurgency; carries out relief work after floods, earthquakes and tsunamis; completes the construction of stadiums and wins medals at sporting events. Even children falling into borewells are rescued by the Army. It run arguably the best schools and medical and