# Annamalai tells Gen Z: no higher purpose than military uniform 2026-08-10T22:22:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Businesstoday.in reports that former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider the armed forces, saying there is 'no higher purpose' than wearing a military uniform. Speaking at the launch of Major Madhan Kumar's book 'Operation Sindoor-The Untold Story' in Coimbatore, Annamalai said today's youth search for meaning but often lack direction. He said personal ambitions should not come before national defence. Annamalai, a former IPS officer who recently started the organisation We The Leaders, praised Kumar for sensitising youth about the Indian Army's ethos and sacrifices. During his eight years in the police, Annamalai served as SP in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru and as DCP in Bengaluru South. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: Annamalai, book launch, Gen Z, Indian Army, national service, purpose Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/annamalai-tells-gen-z-no-higher-purpose-than-military-uniform/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/annamalai-tells-gen-z-no-higher-purpose-than-military-uniform/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.