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[[Major general (India)|Major General]] '''Gagan Deep Bakshi''' {{Post-nominals||unlinked=SM, VSM}} or G.D. '''Bakshi''' (born 1950) is a retired [[Indian army]] officer. He is from the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles|6 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]]. Commissioned in the [[Indian Army]] from [[Indian Military Academy|IMA Dehradun]] in November 1971. He was awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] for commanding a battalion in the [[Kargil War]].<ref>w.dsalert.org/about-maj-gen-g-d-bakshi</ref> Later, he was awarded the [[Sena Medal]] for distinguished service in commanding a battalion during counter-insurgency drives.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maj. Gen. GD Bakshi, shrillest warmonger in the media, hits new low with gaali on Republic TV
[[Major general (India)|Major General]] '''Gagan Deep Bakshi''' {{Post-nominals||unlinked=SM, VSM}} or '''G. D. Bakshi''' (born 1950) is a retired [[Indian army|Indian Army]] officer. He commanded the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles|6 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]]. He is often called on news channels across India to provide views on topics related to the military and defence.
|url=https://theprint.in/india/maj-gen-gd-bakshi-shrillest-warmonger-in-the-media-hits-new-low-with-gaali-on-republic-tv/454582/|url-status=live}}</ref>


He subsequently commanded the Romeo Force (Part of elite Rashtriya Rifles) during intensive counter-insurgency operations in the [[Rajouri district|Rajouri]]-[[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] districts of Jammu and Kashmir and succeeded in suppressing the armed militancy in this area.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/25/stories/2005092500151100.htm | title=Pir Panjal vulnerable despite people's might | date=25 September 2005 | first=Luv | last=Puri | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=18 February 2019 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He has served two tenures at the Directorate General of Military Operations and was the first BGS (IW) at HQ [[Northern Command (India)]], where he dealt with Information Warfare and Psychological Operations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://idsa.in/jds/4_4_2010_PromotionSystemintheArmyDealingwithPeacetimeAtrophy_gdbakshi |title=Promotion System in the Army: Dealing with Peacetime Atrophy |last=Bakshi |first=G. D |website=Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://salute.co.in/indias-responses-to-pakistan-armys-terror-overdrive-2/|title=India’s responses to Pakistan Army’s terror overdrive|website=salute.co.in}}</ref> He is often called on news channels across India to provide views on topics related to the military and defence.
==Early life and education==
 
Bakshi was born in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>Soldiers in the Sun and Snow: A History of the J&K Rifles, The J&K Rifles Regimental Centre Jabalpur, Kishtwar cauldron: The Struggle Against Ethnic Cleansing in Kishtwar, Pentagon Press, New Delhi 2010</ref> His father was S. P. Bakshi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.abplive.in/blog/you-have-seen-him-on-tv-but-who-is-gen-gd-bakshi-435502 |title=You have seen him on TV, but who is Gen GD Bakshi? |website=ABP Live}}</ref>
 
He was educated at [[St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School]], [[Jabalpur]] and [[University of Madras]]. After his schooling, he went to the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]] at Khadakwasla, Pune.
 
==Career==
Bakshi was commissioned in the [[Indian Army]] from [[Indian Military Academy|IMA Dehradun]] in November 1971.
 
Bakshi was awarded the [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] for commanding a battalion in the [[Kargil War]].<ref>w.dsalert.org/about-maj-gen-g-d-bakshi</ref> Later, he was awarded the [[Sena Medal]] for distinguished service in commanding a battalion during counter-insurgency drives.
 
Bakshi subsequently commanded the Romeo Force (Part of Rashtriya Rifles) during intensive counter-insurgency operations in the [[Rajouri district|Rajouri]] and [[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] districts of Jammu and Kashmir and succeeded in suppressing the armed militancy in this area.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/25/stories/2005092500151100.htm | title=Pir Panjal vulnerable despite people's might | date=25 September 2005 | first=Luv | last=Puri | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=18 February 2019 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
 
Bakshi served two tenures at the Directorate General of Military Operations and was the first BGS (IW) at the [[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]], where he dealt with Information Warfare and Psychological Operations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://idsa.in/jds/4_4_2010_PromotionSystemintheArmyDealingwithPeacetimeAtrophy_gdbakshi |title=Promotion System in the Army: Dealing with Peacetime Atrophy |last=Bakshi |first=G. D |website=Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://salute.co.in/indias-responses-to-pakistan-armys-terror-overdrive-2/|title=India's responses to Pakistan Army's braveness overdrive|website=salute.co.in}}</ref> He retired in 2008.


==Early life and education==
==Retirement==
In retirement, Bakshi has turned his energies to the pen and authored a handful of books, the most recent appearing in 2017. His often called on news channels across India to provide views on topics related to the military and defence. For example, he stars on the ''[[Republic TV]]'' series "The Grand Strategy".
 
===Views on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine===
Bakshi devoted an entire episode of "The Grand Strategy" to the lessons derivable from observation of the 2022 [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], which turned in April from a [[Blitzkrieg war]] into an [[artillery duel]]. In this regard, Bakshi congratulates the work of Colonel [[Markus Reisner]] of the [[Österreichs Bundesheer]]. He is puzzled at the fact that Putin has only given 150,000 men to his army, while the Ukrainians can field 250,000 men. He laments the fact that the Indian defense budget has been reduced from 2.8% to a meagre 2.1%, and observes that, due to [[Covid-19]] the Indian Army failed to recruit any men and therefore shrank 200,000 men from a pre-Covid mass of 1,300,000 men. He draws a parallel over the fact that the Russians face a shortage of manpower in the Ukraine, to which he ties their lacklustre performance, while demographically India is among the youngest countries in the world. He finds that reduction of manpower is a recipe for disaster, and that the Ukrainians are crying for artillery. At least 70% of Indian army equipment is of Russian design. Bakshi says that the Russians have kept their best formations in reserve (i.e. the [[T-14]] tank) because they fear a conflict with NATO. UAVs, Javelins, Stingers and the S400 systems are all not his favourite. He sees Russian political micro-management of the army as a dead end. As well he touches on the breach of the Russian communication system, especially with regards to the disappearance of the Russian command structure.<ref name="ytrwru">{{cite news |last1=Bakshi |first1=G.D. |title=Russia-Ukraine War: Lessons for India : The Grand Strategy With GD Bakshi |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78KbH3Eb8lc |agency=YouTube |publisher=Republic World |date=14 June 2022}}</ref>


Bakshi was born in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>Soldiers in the Sun and Snow: A History of the J&K Rifles, The J&K Rifles Regimental Centre Jabalpur, Kishtwar cauldron: The Struggle Against Ethnic Cleansing in Kishtwar, Pentagon Press, New Delhi 2010</ref> He was educated at [[St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School]], [[Jabalpur]] and [[University of Madras]].
==Bibliography==
{{refbegin|}}
*{{Cite book|title= Guardians of the Gate: A Military History of the Mohiyal Fighting Brahmins|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.|publisher = Knowledge World Publishers, New Delhi|year=2017|isbn=|location=|pages=}}
{{refend|}}
*Bakshi, G. D. (2016). ''Bose: The Indian Samurai - Netaji and the Ina a Military Assessment''. {{ISBN|9789383649921}}.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=McfrjwEACAAJ&q=9383649925,+9789383649921|title=Bose: The Indian Samurai - Netaji and the INA a Military Assessment|last=|first=|publisher=K W PUBL PVT Limited|year=2016|isbn=9789383649921|location=India|pages=384|quote=|via=}}</ref>
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= China's Military Power: A Net Assessment|publisher=Centre for Land Warfare Studies|date=2015|isbn=9789383649396|oclc=903345328}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Kishtwar Cauldron: The Struggle against the ISI's Ethnic Cleansing|publisher = Pentagon Press|date=2013|isbn = 9788182747364|oclc=864543669}}
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= Limited Wars in South Asia: Need for an Indian Doctrine|publisher = Centre for Land Warfare Studies|date=2010|isbn=9789380502458|oclc=678542539}}
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= The Rise of Indian Military Power: Evolution of an Indian Strategic Culture|publisher = KW Publishers|date=2010|isbn = 9788187966524|oclc=473662691}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Afghanistan, the First Fault-Line War|publisher = Lancer Publishers|date=1999|isbn = 1897829493|oclc=41213913}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Mahabharata, a Military Analysis|publisher = Lancer International|date=1990|isbn = 8170620945|oclc=39223360}}


==Awards and decorations==
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|[[Special Service Medal (India)|Special Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sangram Medal]]
|[[Sangram Medal|Sangram Medal]]
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==Bibliography==
{{refbegin|}}
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= China's Military Power: A Net Assessment|publisher=Centre for Land Warfare Studies|date=2015|ISBN=9789383649396|oclc=903345328}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Kishtwar Cauldron: The Struggle against the ISI's Ethnic Cleansing|publisher = Pentagon Press|date=2013|ISBN = 9788182747364|OCLC=864543669}}
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= Limited Wars in South Asia: Need for an Indian Doctrine|publisher = Centre for Land Warfare Studies|date=2010|ISBN=9789380502458|oclc=678542539}}
*{{Cite book|last=Bakshi |first=G. D.
|title= The Rise of Indian Military Power: Evolution of an Indian Strategic Culture|publisher = KW Publishers|date=2010|ISBN = 9788187966524|OCLC=473662691}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Afghanistan, the First Fault-Line War|publisher = Lancer Publishers|date=1999|ISBN = 1897829493|OCLC=41213913}}
*{{Cite book|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.
|title= Mahabharata, a Military Analysis|publisher = Lancer International|date=1990|ISBN = 8170620945|OCLC=39223360}}
*Bakshi, G. D. (2016). Bose: The Indian Samurai - Netaji and the Ina a Military Assessment. {{ISBN|9789383649921}}.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=McfrjwEACAAJ&dq=9383649925,+9789383649921&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y|title=Bose: The Indian Samurai - Netaji and the INA a Military Assessment|last=|first=|publisher=K W PUBL PVT Limited|year=2016|isbn=9789383649921|location=India|pages=384|quote=|via=}}</ref>
*{{Cite book|title= Guardians of the Gate: A Military History of the Mohiyal Fighting Brahmins|last= Bakshi|first=G. D.|publisher = Knowledge World Publishers, New Delhi|year=2017|isbn=|location=|pages=}}
{{refend|}}


==References==
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Revision as of 21:03, 20 December 2022


Major General

G. D. Bakshi

SM VSM
GD Bakshi during a National Seminar at Bhopal January 2018 (1).jpg
Birth nameGagan Deep Bakshi
Born1950 (1950) (age 75)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Allegiance India
 Indian Army
Years of service1971–2008
RankMajor General of the Indian Army.svgMajor general
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1971 and Kargil War[1]
AwardsSee § Awards and decorations

Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi SM, VSM or G. D. Bakshi (born 1950) is a retired Indian Army officer. He commanded the 6 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. He is often called on news channels across India to provide views on topics related to the military and defence.

Early life and education

Bakshi was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.[2] His father was S. P. Bakshi.[3]

He was educated at St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School, Jabalpur and University of Madras. After his schooling, he went to the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, Pune.

Career

Bakshi was commissioned in the Indian Army from IMA Dehradun in November 1971.

Bakshi was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for commanding a battalion in the Kargil War.[4] Later, he was awarded the Sena Medal for distinguished service in commanding a battalion during counter-insurgency drives.

Bakshi subsequently commanded the Romeo Force (Part of Rashtriya Rifles) during intensive counter-insurgency operations in the Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir and succeeded in suppressing the armed militancy in this area.[5]

Bakshi served two tenures at the Directorate General of Military Operations and was the first BGS (IW) at the Northern Command, where he dealt with Information Warfare and Psychological Operations.[6][7] He retired in 2008.

Retirement

In retirement, Bakshi has turned his energies to the pen and authored a handful of books, the most recent appearing in 2017. His often called on news channels across India to provide views on topics related to the military and defence. For example, he stars on the Republic TV series "The Grand Strategy".

Views on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

Bakshi devoted an entire episode of "The Grand Strategy" to the lessons derivable from observation of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which turned in April from a Blitzkrieg war into an artillery duel. In this regard, Bakshi congratulates the work of Colonel Markus Reisner of the Österreichs Bundesheer. He is puzzled at the fact that Putin has only given 150,000 men to his army, while the Ukrainians can field 250,000 men. He laments the fact that the Indian defense budget has been reduced from 2.8% to a meagre 2.1%, and observes that, due to Covid-19 the Indian Army failed to recruit any men and therefore shrank 200,000 men from a pre-Covid mass of 1,300,000 men. He draws a parallel over the fact that the Russians face a shortage of manpower in the Ukraine, to which he ties their lacklustre performance, while demographically India is among the youngest countries in the world. He finds that reduction of manpower is a recipe for disaster, and that the Ukrainians are crying for artillery. At least 70% of Indian army equipment is of Russian design. Bakshi says that the Russians have kept their best formations in reserve (i.e. the T-14 tank) because they fear a conflict with NATO. UAVs, Javelins, Stingers and the S400 systems are all not his favourite. He sees Russian political micro-management of the army as a dead end. As well he touches on the breach of the Russian communication system, especially with regards to the disappearance of the Russian command structure.[8]

Bibliography

  • Bakshi, G. D. (2017). Guardians of the Gate: A Military History of the Mohiyal Fighting Brahmins. Knowledge World Publishers, New Delhi.

Awards and decorations

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Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Special Service Medal Sangram Medal
Operation Vijay Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. ↑ "Major Gen GD Bakshi wants India to prep for another Mahabharata". Catchnews.
  2. ↑ Soldiers in the Sun and Snow: A History of the J&K Rifles, The J&K Rifles Regimental Centre Jabalpur, Kishtwar cauldron: The Struggle Against Ethnic Cleansing in Kishtwar, Pentagon Press, New Delhi 2010
  3. ↑ "You have seen him on TV, but who is Gen GD Bakshi?". ABP Live.
  4. ↑ w.dsalert.org/about-maj-gen-g-d-bakshi
  5. ↑ Puri, Luv (25 September 2005). "Pir Panjal vulnerable despite people's might". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 February 2019.[dead link]
  6. ↑ Bakshi, G. D. "Promotion System in the Army: Dealing with Peacetime Atrophy". Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses.
  7. ↑ "India's responses to Pakistan Army's braveness overdrive". salute.co.in.
  8. ↑ Bakshi, G.D. (14 June 2022). "Russia-Ukraine War: Lessons for India : The Grand Strategy With GD Bakshi". Republic World. YouTube.
  9. ↑ Bose: The Indian Samurai - Netaji and the INA a Military Assessment. India: K W PUBL PVT Limited. 2016. p. 384. ISBN 9789383649921.
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