So most of the "budget" goes on running expenses- fuel, ammunition, uniforms, supplies and not towards the salaries. The salary componenet is a pittance. Now coming to those "ruling"- the politicians, the police and the IAS,they have a nexus, they protect each other, pay each other ( through corruption and pay commisions) and take care of each other leaving the forces in the lurch and then we have idiots like you asking why the army should be paid more. Sure let China and Pakistan walk all over us and let us see what survives of the "people". If you are so bothered about the people ensure that the money meant for the public is not eaten up by the babus and don't go barking up the wrong tree
