It is not befitting of a defence minister of the biggest democratic govt of the world to plead his inability to attend the funeral of a great warrior like Maneksha whose strategy and leadership brought a thundering victory to India in a war for the first time and who became instrumental in giving birth to "Bangla Desh".Mr Anthony does not look that sick not to be able to travel by air and some miles by road.Whatever be the reason,it is just & proper for the Defence Minister to make his presence on such occasions of solemnity filled with grief-especially when the funeral is being organised with state honours in contrast to what normally happens at Delhi for such celebrities.It is thoroughly disheartening to note that none of the three chiefs of the defence is also not participating the funeral of their role model;it is just belittling the departed soul and thereby the honour of the country it brought to the country.As in case of Narsimha Rao who too was glossed over even after death despite his great contribution to the nation, sheerly due to political reasons,Samji also is not getting the due honour, certainly,for reasons that donot meet the eye.It is time for the politicians to shun their spite,if any,against such an illustrious and proud son and salute to his soul with all respect. Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Hormsuji Framji Jamshedji Maneksha Amar Rahe!May God rest his soul in peace.We are proud of you Samji!Your soul continues to inspire our forces.Salute to you!!!!!!
