The Tribune
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, Chandigarh, India
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090722/letters.htm
BJP’s war?
Rashid Alvi, a Congress MP, has stated that Kargil war was a BJP war and therefore, the BJP can celebrate it and the Congress is not going to participate in it. It is a shocking statement that reveals a total bankruptcy of a feeling of national pride.
The soldiers, who sacrificed their lives, besides those who were seriously injured, did not fight for a particular political party. Such an irresponsible statement from an elected representative of the people is akin to denigrating the defence forces and the spirit of sacrifice of a soldier. Not only the armed forces, but also the nation stands humiliated.
The erring MP owes an apology for making such a damaging statement. The UPA government should reprimand the MP and assure the nation that anti-national feeling is not taking root in its constituents.
Maj-Gen SATBIR SINGH (retd), Vice-Chairman, Indian ESM Movement
