| The following data
gathered in 1998, shows the eqanimity practiced by the Hindu majority in India, where
regardless of religions, achievements are honored.India's defence minister, since 1987 has been a Christian, Shree George
Fernandes
Four Christians have headed the armed services' three branches,
two in the navy and one each in the army and air force
32 lieutenant generals, vice admirals and air
marshals;
more than 40 major generals, rear admirals and
air vice marshals, and
50 brigadiers, commodores and air commodores |