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From 1962 to Kargil: India chose volunteers over draft
short by / on Saturday, 11 April, 2026
Amid draft debates in the United States, attention turns to India, where Article 23 permits compulsory national service in specific situations. Yet, even during major conflicts like 1962, 1965, 1971, and Kargil, India relied on volunteers, indicating that while conscription is legally allowed, it remains practically unlikely.
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