Xi's Great Purge? 100 PLA Generals Removed What It Means for India?
UPDATED: Jun 24, 2025 00:49 IST
In this explosive debut episode of Chakravyuh, India Today's Gaurav Sawant is joined by Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd) to unpack the chaos behind The Great Wall of China. Why has Xi removed almost 100 top PLA generals? Are we witnessing the biggest power purge since Mao? How should India—especially after Operation Sindoor—read between the red lines? What we know so far: Xi's closest military aides have disappeared Some generals have died by suicide, others jailed The buzz in Beijing: growing internal dissent or deep-rooted corruption? As speculation mounts and China's military faces its biggest leadership churn in decades, this podcast reveals what's really at stake—for China, for India, and for Asia's future.
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