Samuel Kamalesan

Samuel Kamalesan

Army officer India

Samuel Kamalesan is a former Indian Army officer who was dismissed from service in 2017 for refusing to attend religious parades, citing his Christian faith. His case gained attention as the Delhi High Court upheld his termination, emphasizing the need for discipline within the armed forces and the importance of maintaining secularism within military practices.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,431,540
Power
3,008$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 3.00 0.10% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,431,540 $2,900,000 3,008$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 1,431,540 $2,900,000 3,008$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Lt Samuel Kamalesan was criticized for prioritizing his personal religious beliefs over the sentiments of the soldiers he commanded. 3

The Times of India: SC backs sacking of Lt for shunning his troops' rituals | India News

India India: Samuel Kamalesan challenged his dismissal from the Army for refusing to attend religious parades due to his Christian faith. 5

The Times of India: Delhi high court upholds Army officer’s termination for refusing to attend religious parade | India News