FM Manechshaw, a man amongst men, who was respeced and revered by ordinary people from all walks of life, did never require these spineless, cunning, corrupt, selfseeking, sycophant creatures called Indian politicians during his lifetime; and thank God, not even in his last hours. I think it is providential that none of these politicians thought it worth their time and effort to visit him- I am sure that the sodier in him would definitely have disapproved of their effort to turn his last hours into a photo opportunity for them. Only and only if all of is fellow Indians choose to follow in the footsteps of men like him can we turn this country away from the grip of rotten politicians and bureaucrats and give a future for ourselves and our children. If we do not, then only we shall be there to blame for the bleak future our children face. And to ensure a better future for our children- it is we who have to make both a collective and individual jump start- it is a national ball game. It may be now or never. And the media could play its role by focussing more on real life heroes than reel life ones.
