Millions of brave soldiers have sacrificed their lives fighting the “enemies” so as to ensure “safety” for more than a billion of their Countrymen. Millions of Armed Forces Personnel transcending religion, caste and creed lay down their lives, so that we – their fellow Countrymen can live in peace. On this auspicious day we lay a wreath in memoriam of the Unknown Soldier who has given his life so that we can have a “better tomorrow”. An ode to valor & courage.

And to what purpose, one wonders did these brave patriots give up their today? To see the very same countrymen “terrorizing” Children and “hapless” Citizens to “protest” against the screening of a celluloid version of a long forgotten tale in history. Ironically, this very Caste was at one time renowned for their Valor, Courage & Honor. We grew up reading in history, the laurels gloriously depicted of what the Rajput community has done for this Country. The upward twirl of the famed rajput moustache, would presumably have been lowered.

Kindness and compassion are among the principle things that make our lives meaningful. They are a source of lasting happiness and joy. They are the foundation of a good heart, the heart of one who acts out of a desire to help others. On this day let us pledge to uphold the spirit and sacrifice of many a brave soldier in the spirit of the Kohima Epitaph, “When you Go Home, Tell Them of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow We Gave Our Today.” Jai Hind!!