Bangla Desh And The Brahmos Missile

Bangla Desh and the Brahmos Missile
I wish to share an interesting incident brought out the greatness of two Legendary great Sons of India.

When Dr.Abdul Kalam was the President, he visited Coonoor.

On reaching , he came to know that retired Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw was in the Military Hospital there.

Dr.Kalam wanted to visit Sam which was unscheduled.

Arrangements were made.
At the bedside, Kalam spent about 15 minutes talking to Sam & enquiring about his health.

Just before leaving Kalam asked Sam "Are you comfortable? Is there anything I could do ? Do you have any grievance ? or any requirement that would make you more comfortable?

Sam said "Yes - Yr Excellency, I have one grievance".

Shocked with concern & anguish, Kalam asked him what it was .
Sam replied "Sir, my grievance is that I am not able to get up & Salute most respected President of my beloved country" .

Kalam held Sam's hand as both were in tears and as I read through tears, I thought of liberation of Bangla Desh and the Brahmos missile.

My pranams to the eternal noble sons of India.