New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday expressed disappointment with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks for "dragging the Indian Army" into the caste debate.

"I am disappointed at Rahul Gandhi dragging the Indian Army into a caste debate," Sinha said on X. He further noted that the only caste the Indian Army has is patriotism, courage and sacrifice.

His remarks followed Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Indian Army, which sparked controversy in Bihar's Kutumba ahead of the Assembly elections.

In an election campaign rally on Tuesday, Gandhi claimed that the Indian Army is "under the control of 10% of the country's population," apparently referring to the dominance of upper castes in the institution...