As a RAW chief B Raman represented secular Indian state. His responsibility then was to defend rights of all religions, not just one religion.
Now he has retired and presents himself as a spokesman of Hindu people not just in India but citizens of other nations. This right as a retired person he has got and can do so, but it does create a diissonance for rest of the state officers.
It is almost like betraying the Constitutional values, well it is his considered choice. And it seems that his cohorts are plentiful!
His anguish is understandable, but this article is a sad event for the secular Indian state.
Sad to say that this RAW chief is now unworthy to defend the values this teacher stood for. However, he would have forgiven him and so shall it be.
Ode to Father Gilson .............................................. From the other side of Earth, From other times, from religion; God must have sent you to us.
How else to explain the tide you brought to our lives, And the comforting presence to any, Blessed in School days of your company.
Your presence though for long dead; Still conveys in silence, the essence Which had ever remained unsaid.
