Anurag Thakur becomes first serving BJP MP to join Territorial Army

Q.  Anurag Thakur, a BJP MP became the first serving political leader to join which military force on 27th July, 2016?
- Published on 28 Jul 16

a. ITBP
b. CRPF
c. TA
d. CISF

ANSWER: TA
 
BJP MP and BCCI President Anurag Thakur has been appointed as an officer of the Territorial Army.
  • 41-year-old Thakur became a regular officer of the TA becoming the first serving BJP MP to join the military force.
  • As a regular officer, the LS member from Hamirpur in HP will under training.
  • Territorial Army is the second line of defence after the regular army.
  • It comprises volunteers who receive military training for a month in a year so in case of emergencies they can be mobilised for the defence of the nation.
  • This is not a employment or profession and is only meant for those persons who are already in civilian professions.
  • Gainful employment or self employment in a civil profession is a prerequisite for joining the Territorial Army.

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