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- A video of Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth arriving at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass on 25 July 2026 and stepping out of a modest Maruti Suzuki Dzire has gone viral, especially on Pakistani social media.
- The visit was ahead of Vijay Diwas, where he paid tribute to martyrs and met soldiers, with no large convoy or fancy vehicle.
- Pakistani users are sharing the clip to contrast the Indian Army Chief's simple travel with the luxury cars and lifestyles of Pakistani generals, amid public anger over inflation and debt in their own country.
- The episode has turned into a broader online debate about military privilege in Pakistan versus the Indian Army's modest image.
What to watch next
- Whether the viral discussion in Pakistan keeps growing or fades on social media platforms.
- Any official or military response in Pakistan to the criticism of generals' luxury lifestyles.
- Whether the 'Made in India' car moment prompts similar optics from other Indian military leadership.
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