Off The Cuff with Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd)

In this edition of ThePrint OffTheCuff or #ThePrintOTC, Lt. Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd), former Defence Intelligence Agency chief and ex-Commander of the Srinagar based 15 Corps, speaks to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip.
Watch him talk about the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, India's emerging security challenges, rebalance in Army's focus from Pakistan to China & his personal journey.
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[@raghvinderjoshi4667]

The best 'Off the Cuff' of all times. I have been a fan of all three participants of this show, but I think today Shekhar and Alex stole the show by getting so much out of this outstanding soldier. Hats off to all of you at The Print.

[@debarpitchandan2026]

It's great of Tiny sir to come and speak up at various platforms. He radiates warmth and waves of motivation to all us youths.

[@barnaliraymitra]

It was such a privilege to hear this episode of 'Off the Cuff'. Thank you so much.

[@iampratapsatyam]

One fine officer of Indian Army. Thank you sir for your service.

[@5amyak]

He lived to tell his tale. Truly Inspiring.

[@MrSNEHESHPHILIP]

He indeed is

[@abhijitdeshmukh6902]

Very inspiring episode!! Big salute to Dhillon sir! It will be interesting to see next few years for J&K. Hope the people can see the benefits and development.

[@ajosh7816]

Thank you SIR for doing all of that for India. We, as citizens, are indebted for your service to the nation and its people. Salute from an Ordinary citizen to a Soldier (extraordinary man). It is because of people like you, we can live in peace. May you enjoy a long healthy and well earned retirement years in the nation you LOVE. Jai Hind!

[@jagkahlon]

Thanks for doing this - People like Lt Gen KJS Dhillon should be held up as heroes for our youth to follow and emulate. Really wish main stream media would start doing this, yes filmy stars drive TRP but our youth need real to life role models.

[@MrPrash1234]

Once a soldier, always a soldier. Salutations...

[@Cpatnaik1]

This was one of best episodes of The Print I have seen and heard.. Congratulations Shekhar.. keep it up

[@Bharat_Pay]

Simply brilliant! Enjoyed listening to this off the cuff! Brilliantly hosted and answered!

[@vignesh6654]

Got a signed copy of his book...what a legend 🇮🇳🔥

[@pushpindersingh1819]

These are the shoulders which carry the burden of executing the power of the state. Proud of the Army and excellent leadership to keep the peace in any situation.

[@VikramShetty1502]

Thanks for allowing us to hear from the famed General. Wonder if he will be appointed as Governor anyplace needing a steady hand???

[@rahulpatekar]

"I will go by official version" that means there is another version which is not easy to digest. Besides that I feel great motivational vibe in this man. Imagine this man motivating the soldiers. How's the josh - on the top of world sir.

[@bhaduridto]

This episode will stay in my heart forever.

[@MrSNEHESHPHILIP]

Mine too :)

[@harisundar8698]

What a straightforward guy Dhillon sir is , knows Kashmir and its people so well, understands socio-political elements, sincere army officer. Thank you for this interview SG

[@francisjayasurya61]

Fantastic Lt Gen Tiny and beautiful interview by SG and Alex

[@MrSNEHESHPHILIP]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it

[@francisjayasurya61]

@@MrSNEHESHPHILIP thank you again with SG and you brought the best insights from Col ji

[@himabratadas1577]

Tiny SIR is MAHAAN... excellent OTC... extremely inspiring interaction Payback time for Pakistan...Dhandaa itna mehenga kar do ki Dhandaa cchorna pare...The Tiger roars... Brilliant

[@rakeshmandliya782]

We are privileged to have someone like dhillon sir alias tinny country is great full to you people and the meeting with home minister really feels proud of all of us ❤

[@IASachin]

People like dhillon sir are the reason for the extraordinary respect and love Sikhism commands all over the world... But unfortunately these days a handful of hooligans are stealing the show. This country owe so much to these pagdhari's that we can never pay them back but all we can do is to not consider those paid puppets as the representative of this great community and never be disrespectful towards it even in our dreams. Jo Bole so nihaal satshri akal... Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@HarmeetSinghBrarOfficial]

❤

[@karate2252]

Don’t worry bro there many hindurashtra supporters also . No one can break our unity

[@photophoto7354]

@@karate2252 Although hindu rastra balas also s.. but in their rasta all faith from dharmic religious are included. Although they have pblms with Abrahamics. In Khalisthan rastra there are particular hate for Hindus.This hate can be seen originated from the SGPC equivalent to Sikh pope.

[@amanjeetsingh5953]

Ignore that hooligans

[@vikasnagaraja1657]

Very well spoken Dhillon Sir, i ll surely read your book. I bow my head for the great service you have done to our nation. Jai hind

[@muthuswamykannan912]

Truly inspiring...huge respect to this man...the soldier.

[@ranabanik1354]

This man is a gem!

[@muralisubramaniam4666]

One of the Best " off the cuff " episodes ! Hats off !

[@sorabdb9925]

Thank you for your service sir … I’m one of the customers of this book 🙏🙏

[@ravinunna1168]

Thank you Lt Gen KJS sir for your service to this great nation Bharat. We salute to you...-from: Telangana

[@AlphaSierra380]

Read the book. Fantastic read. Tiny Sir 🙏

[@ashutoshdeuskar65]

Kudos for this one. Do more such episodes like this.. informative and non partisan views

[@paddynair6446]

😊😊real ground level commentary by gen dhillon😊no theories only hard core practice...

[@johnsonjeevarathnam1291]

It was enjoyable to watch the show all 3 participats were wonderful !

[@neenadsouza5422]

Got the signed copy, excellent book. Enjoyed every bit of it

[@pratassaharia2996]

Modi will go down as a Great Prime Minister. History will be really kind and the benefit of hindsight will judge him as someone who tried and partially succeeded to modernise our country in many sectors.

[@lettheloveflow]

Dhillon Sir is such a legend

[@sujanagavirneni3199]

Proud of such brave men of the Indian forces.🙏🏽

[@Bliss_soul_spirit]

What an episode, nice listening!

[@08ashirocks]

I saw shekhar Gupta interview with a Canadian channel..i was pretty disappointed on how he was painting a sorry picture of India..I know he has to make money so he needs to play to their narrative..but it was sad to see him be so under confident and apologetic for his nation..we deserve better from seasoned reporters like him

[@mr.surveillance8110]

Privilege to listen him Legend Thanks sir 🎉🎉❤❤

[@AjitJoshi686]

He should be made Governer of Punjab.

[@patmclaughlin107]

Bad idea. A good civilian with a solid political background will be a lot better. Soldiers are often too black and white.

[@victor256in]

@@patmclaughlin107 100 percent not true. Lt. Gen SK sinha proved that wrong as Governor of J&K and Assam- when terrorism and militancy were at it’s height in both states

[@s20233s]

Pleasure to Lt Gen Tiny Dhillon - so proud of him - Govt of India should give him the charge of Punjab

[@royp6986]

KJS Dhillon Sir we are so proud of you. I am so glad that you raised the press eco system issue, Please notice how the same eco system around you acknowledging the issue.

[@Blofeld123]

Always a pleasure to hear Gen saab

[@kollikrish]

Gen Dhillon is our hero,and very articulate,he looks like a lion, just got his book

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

The good thing with having a large population - vloggers & KZbinrs from Pakistan will surely show clips of this interview and those like it to their citizens and ask the right questions (hoping to hook viewersfrom India) Whatever the politics of our state, we think of Kashmiris as our own and we claim not just their land but them as an inalienable part of our nation

[@mg.f.9023]

"EDUCATION can counter radicalization" Well said Sir. We need to invest in Education, skills education more so, so that our youth can be productive to our society.

[@MrSNEHESHPHILIP]

Indeed so

[@suhailsabharwal4358]

Big salute to a true warrior and gentleman! Respect 🙏

[@beluga9596]

One of the best guy's Role model to many

[@dharmeshparikh7837]

It's one of the best podcasts on print so far.

[@dkirankrishna]

well done print. excellent show. good experience

[@kirandeepchakraborty7921]

Honoured ❤

[@harishgoyal912]

Best interaction ever.

[@HarryPotter-gt3im]

Fantastic interaction

[@theom5909]

Solute you Sir for serving nation with bravery and devotion!! Jai Hind

[@osyl8]

Brilliant conversation

[@cartic1983]

Love this one!!!

[@gautamsawhny6246]

Thank you for your Service Sir✊

[@arkabanerjee1627]

We r proud of these men ..made india.a true spirit of Indians..

[@drkrittibasray3182]

Totally agree with General KJS Dhillon -- India should provide full support to the 17 million brutalized Balochi people to attain independence. This is the beginning of the end of Pakistan. Next Azad Sindhu Desh -- Punjabi Pakistan will lose all its coastal access at that point and will become a land-locked small country. Then will go Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to be merged with Afghanistan. Great interview Shekhar-dada. One of the best.

[@TheHarishbabu]

Tiny sir, Jai Hind!! 🇮🇳

[@amitabhabhattacharyya9035]

Best news channel

[@dheerajjain3478]

Fantastic episode

[@navanitkragrawal3265]

My favourite daring Army General Ret Lt Kanwaljeet Singh Dhillon Chinar Corps.

[@deeyarshree]

He is our pride 🙏

[@ashishbabu1617]

Jai hind sir....

[@kuttipattu]

Great interview

[@ankurmohan4863]

He should be brought back from retirement and be given greater role in giving direction to the nation.....his knowledge, vision and understanding is a great asset to India

[@victor256in]

Just bought the book!

[@arnabdutta9326]

Hats off to you sir!

[@rushikeshbardapurkar201]

Left and Pakistan sympathiser Shekhar is looking so devastated and uncomfortable. Nothing happened in Kashmir. How this happened.

[@dkswain58able]

Thank u Sir

[@pajtmvorvndeifneif]

Good listen 🎉

[@prateekkumar82]

What a man !!! 🫡

[@GZ-ASSASSIN]

At 12.11 he said Shri amarnath yatra.thats the respect.salute to you sir

[@hemantpurohit4425]

nice interview

[@aashishchawla6334]

What steps Indian govt should take according to tiny sir for J&K for it to be a normal state like any other

[@akhil999in]

the war will settle once the country causing it goes out of business for ever, not before.

[@mayanksingh0044]

the cook story at the end was hilarious and nerve wrenching at the same time. missed the death

[@user-jc1yz4qn2z]

Legend himself.

[@shasheebvij]

One of the very best by TP

[@fidashaw1438]

Waiting to Hear Tiny Sir speak

[@AjitJoshi686]

I have seen him in person. He is nothing but tiny 😂😂😂😂

[@jayantjolly]

@@AjitJoshi686 "he is everything but tiny"

[@utsavmewada45]

Can there be any eventuality like Ukraine interms of use of drones?

[@jswlprtk]

Pols aagi pols...... Yeh toh apna baba hai

[@yviruss1]

Best.

[@rajveergaur6607]

Center should request and send Sir Tiny Dhillon to punjab and take charge of the lunatic and bigoted elements as well as drug mafia over there and give him free hand.

[@krishnabiju114]

Great man

[@alokgupta4200]

Proud of Tiny sab.

[@ramradhakrishnan6382]

Alex ji..its not "this phulwama thing"...phulwama incident or the Phulwama incident is a more sombre approach, would you say?

[@r.ssumedh7626]

24:00

[@VermaRajinder]

General Tiny Dhillon is quite a grounded soldier !!!! But I would differ on one issue - Kashmiris have Not Suffered Economically at all, they have always made tonnes of money from Tourism. Tourists are NEVER touched !!! And that is the crux ..... The Kashmiri are simply too smart for a simple Jat Sikh like Tiny Dhillon 😂😂😂.

[@keshav4408]

Maj Gaurav Arya contributions for this book maybe small but significant

[@gulwantbinepal8643]

Jai Hind!

[@Logic78600]

What a hero

[@GauravJain-mc7qm]

Nice

[@sunlight2078]

Hello friends. As a Punjabi, I can tell you this whole drama in Punjab is caused by a minority of Punjab which is Jatt Sikh caste population of 20% who enjoy violence and carrying guns. The entire other 80% of Punjab either Sikh or Hindu is peaceful and they are not from the Jatt Sikh caste. Even peaceful Sikh Gurus were not Jatt Sikhs. These Jatt Sikhs follow Jatt Binderwala, not Gurus. Most of 80% of Punjab think CM of Punjab should not be from the Jatt Sikh caste, as this minority of 20% people have ruined and destroyed Punjab in the name of Binderwala for the other Punjabi communities for many years. Thanks 🙏

[@raghvinderjoshi4667]

Inapproprate comment with respect to this episode of Off the Cuff.

[@veerswami7175]

Not all jattsikh are bad dhillon sir itself his Sikh

[@ajaymehta1366]

Not even 1% and that too sponsored by other countries

[@sudeepbrar6217]

What a nonsense comment. As a jattsikh myself and Lt Gen KJS Dhillon is himself a jattsikh. Jatt Sikhs are proud contributors to the Indian army since generations.

[@akhil999in]

comment appears to be planted mischief !

[@tarwindersingh1998]

Lt Gen Dhillon should be made Governor of Punjab to stop the nonsense going on in the state. This is of utmost importance that someone should bring it to the notice of Modi Ji / Amit Shah.

[@chrisadams3981]

Please provide English oration classes to snehesh.He can't formulate 1 question without 5 uhh ahh.

[@aksshiv7843]

Arre... Please thoda adjust Chris. Cut him some slack.... He is nervous

[@ChalakudyTales]

Going by the experience, Tiny Dhillon, another representation of me, finds himself in a fix, when he finds himself in a prison state.

[@harshpatel3717]

Giant of a man in every respect. The size of his hand compared to SG and Snehesh 😂

[@jaykumar_khot]

Guy just laughs off near death experiences! Where would we be without such people.

[@SatyaisDharma]

🎉❤😊

[@AzadParinda2023]

Amazing interview...