A letter from Admiral L Ramdas Lara to Arvind Kejriwal, which captures the sentiment of thousands of AAP supporters who are not physically in Delhi today. --------------------------- December 27 2013 Dear Arvind and all in AAP Delhi, I am truly sorry that I am unable to be with you all at Ram Leela Maidan on this historic day due to some unavoidable circumstances. But I will surely be with you in spirit. I would like to share an overwhelming feeling of exhilaration - similar to my emotions on Aug 15 1947, when Lord Mountbatten hauled down the Union Jack for the last time in India, to be replaced by the Tricolor - our Tiranga. I was a young boy of 14 then, full of hope and dreams, with fire in my belly, and ready to contribute all that it takes for my country and my people. Gandhiji had clearly outlined a focus for the development of India and her people. Over the years we seemed to have lost our way. We the people of India have waited several decades to witness the beginning of this second Freedom struggle. Aam Aadmi Party, under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal has reminded us that we need to retrace the pathway of Mahatma Gandhi as in the Achook Thabeez – or Talisman : Recall the face of the poorest and the most helpless person whom you may have seen and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of use to him/her. Will he be/she be able to gain anything by it? Will it restore him or her to a control over their own life? In other words, will it lead to Swaraj or self – rule for the hungry and also spiritually starved millions of our country men and women? The you will find your doubts and yourself melting away?....... The people from every corner of the country are watching and waiting to see what we can learn from the incredible story of AAP and the cataclysm of the Delhi 2013 elections. As AAP begins her voyage in the vast and unpredictable ocean of politics there will undoubtedly be storms and rough seas and indeed many attempts to capsize us. As a former sailor I can only wish that there will be fair winds and following seas for you Arvind. And at the same time advise the captain to maintain the course he has set for himself, to remain calm and unruffled with a firm hand on the tiller, to steer us through the shoals and other hazards. And for the ship to stay afloat, we the crew must be disciplined, united, and remain alert to face the challenges ahead. With my fond greetings and God Bless You - Ramu Ramdas
Posted on: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 04:00:23 +0000
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