MS Dhoni voices opinion on freedom of expression

Amid continuing uproar on the issue of freedom of expression in the country, Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday called for respect to the armed forces, saying that the nation is in a position to debate because of the men in uniform.

“As we have this debate on freedom of speech our forces are making sure we stay in position to keep debating,” Dhoni tweeted.

“Special forces and commando units are normal people like you and me who are highly motivated and trained to put the interest of the nation before self,” he added.

Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. His comments come in the backdrop of a raging debate on freedom of expression after an event against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus where anti-national slogans were allegedly raised.