The nation is shocked to know that none of the VIPs attended the poignant adieu to five soldiers of the CRPF who were martyred while fighting the terrorists in Bemina attack. What could be the mystery behind the fact that no senior Minister of the NC-Congress coalition Government being present when a last salute was given to them? None from the opposition parties including PDP chose to be present on the occasion. Is our leadership so insensitive that it would not even pay lip service to the soldiers who protect them day and night against any mishap? The soldiers have given vent to their dissatisfaction at the insensitivity of the bigwigs. Perhaps they think that the martyrdom of five soldiers is not a matter of sufficient importance to attract their attention. But when the killing of a civilian by mishap in stone pelting incident takes place the state ministers, political leaders and others rush to the families of the dead person to show their sympathy. Five unarmed soldiers were gunned down while inside the camp and not on deployment. Have they no human rights and should not their killing be taken as gross violation of human rights? The occasion of giving them final farewell was a somber one and not to speak of the VIPs even the opposition members should have made their presence felt on humanitarian grounds.
There are occasions when political differences need to be cast aside and hands joined to show solidarity with our defence forces and paramilitaries. When national interests are involved, smaller differences should fade away. Martyrs have to be shown utmost respect as they lay down their lives so that we survive. This is the supreme sacrifice and a grateful nation is expected to show them full respect. It is difficult to ignore the complaint of the soldiers that they are shown scant respect and concern when they lay down their lives in guarding the sovereignty of the nation.
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