Update on the VK Singh vs MoD debate.

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon has said it is not appropriate to debate on defence preparedness and acquisition process in the public domain due to its sensitive repercussions.
 
Menon made these comments on the sidelines of a seminar on India's national security challenges and issues.
 
Drawing attention to the recent controversies including that of the Army Chief General V. K. Singh, and his allegations of being offered Rs 14 crore, Menon said such sensitive issues hurt the morale of the armed forces.
 
"In the recent past we have seen several doubts being raised in public about our defence preparedness and our acquisition process. Debate on these issues is healthy within government and it must lead to our constantly learning from our own experience but public debate on such issues which are sensitive must have some limits and especially when it starts affecting national morale or it gets comforts to our enemies. It crosses the limit with what is acceptable and it must be held accountable," he added.
 
He further said that persisted gaps in defence preparedness are currently being addressed.