INS Viraat has been in news with PM Narendra Modi accusing Rajiv Gandhi of using the ship for personal vacation.

A Viraat Row: No, Rajiv Gandhi didn't treat INS Viraat as his private taxi. And yes, we must bring the precious carrier back to life

Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas writes down why it is necessary for the government to work on INS Viraat lying decomissioned in Mumbai and not play politics over it.

He retired from the Indian Navy as Chief of Naval Staff in September 1993 after nearly 45 years in uniform. In the year 2004, he was honoured by the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace in the region.

Admiral L Ramdas (Retd)

Former Navy Chief

He retired from the Indian Navy as Chief of Naval Staff in September 1993 after nearly 45 years in uniform. In the year 2004, he was honoured by the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace in the region.

By Admiral L Ramdas (Retd)