It is a matter of great pride that FM manekshaw is being given a state funeral, but it is really intriguing and somewhere & somehow SHOWS the lack of respect to the great general - The Minister(Defence) MUST attend as also the Three chiefs, otherwise the State Funeral,in my opinion is only notional and respectless - Hope wiser and SANE minds in the Government and the services PREVAIL - lets respect a man who is really worth all the respect we can give.
RE:Field Marshal
by Rakesh Sharma on Jun 28, 2008 09:33 AM Permalink
I agree with you, that such a great hero at least was given a state funeral. But its pathetic to learn that our Defence Minister had no time to attend the funeral. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
RE:Field Marshal
by Prem Goel on Jun 28, 2008 01:58 PM Permalink
I AGREE THAT IF THE GREAT SOLDIER HAS BEEN ACCORDED A STATE FUNERAL,THE LEAST THE ARMED FORCES AND THE GOVT CAN DO IS TO ENSURE THAT THE THREE CHIEF OF STAFF OF NAVY,ARMY AND AIRFORCE ALONG WITH THE DEFENCE MINISTER ARE PRESENT
