Never understood this argument either.
The Chiefs are forced to be involved because the politicians lean towards them to be involved. Being the head of a powerful and an organized institution, would it be not wise for the Chief to politely decline and focus on his job role.
I was of the understanding that NDU or other military courses do not have political engineering courses. Or am I wrong here?
Gen Asim has a golden opportunity here. Withdraw from everything politics and hold accountable every soldier whose involved in politics. One such move, and he’ll be remembered for ages.