India, Nov. 5 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched criticism against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks claiming Indian Army was "controlled by 10 per cent".

"Don't drag our army into politics. Whenever this country has faced a crisis, our soldiers have raised India's head high by demonstrating their bravery and valour," Rajnath said while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Banka, according to ANI news agency.

Rahul's remarks were made in Bihar's Kutumba, wherein he alleged that Indian Army is "under the control of 10% of the country's population".

"All the bank's money goes to them, they get all the jobs, and they even dominate most positions in bureaucracy. They control everything..They even have control over...