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Defence spending vs public welfare?

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Created by Gopal Haldar on Jun 16, 2026. Approved authors of this category can publish under this topic.

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Defence spending and public welfare are often presented as opposite choices, but in reality, a responsible country needs both.

Kumar Akhil Yadav
Jun 17, 2026

Defence spending and public welfare are often presented as opposite choices, but in reality, a responsible country needs both.

A nation cannot protect its people only with hospitals, schools, roads, and welfare schemes if its borders, sovereignty, and internal security are weak. Defence is not just about weapons; it is about national safety, deterrence, emergency readiness, technological strength, and the confidence that citizens can live without fear.

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Expert opinion on Defence spending vs public welfare

Gopal Haldar
Jun 16, 2026

Expert opinion on Defence spending vs public welfare

The framing of "defence vs. welfare" is itself a bit of a trap. A country with crumbling hospitals and hungry kids isn't actually secure — it's just armed. Real national strength comes from the population being healthy, educated, and economically stable.

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