Samuel Kamalesan
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| 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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India:
Lt Samuel Kamalesan was criticized for prioritizing his personal religious beliefs over the sentiments of the soldiers he commanded.
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India:
Samuel Kamalesan challenged his dismissal from the Army for refusing to attend religious parades due to his Christian faith.
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