Today marks 73 years since this 'Blood Soaked Giant' rose to hold on to HIS land in Richhmar Gali.
Here's the excerpt of that day's battle from the official history of the 1947-48 War published by the MoD.
Yes, these are the exact words used in the official history!
L/Nk Karam Singh receiving the Param Vir Chakra from Dr Rajendra Prasad on the Republic Day in 1950
His PVC citation.
The word CRAZY doesn't come anywhere close to describing the bloody melee on the day that he earned his place in history
His story, as recounted in the epic DD Serial 'Param Vir Chakra'
The story of that crazy day in Richhmar Gali when the Pakis ran into a wall of stubborn Khalsas, tweeted by me last year.
MUST have a look.
I insist!
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Folks, sharing some thoughts on implications of the GOI decision to hold Indus Water Treaty in Abeyance in the aftermath of the Pakistan Sponsored #PahalgamTerrorAttack.
The immediate trigger for the thread is this notification by the IRSA of Bhikharistan 👇
Here goes ..
Firstly, let me start by saying that the intent to do so by the GOI was always there, since the last decade itself.
This is a thread from almost exactly six years ago, based on the very clear and unambiguous statement by a senior minister of the GOI.
I would find it very insulting to my Motherland when people would proudly say the the Indus Water Treaty continued to be respected by India even during the wars with Pakistan.
This is purely and simply, a lack of शत्रुबोध on our side.
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Folks, sharing some data points on the traditional names of various places / rivers in the Kashmir Valley .. names that are slowly but surely being erased from our collective memories.
That, and a bit about the Kashmir Valley in the Vedic Era.
Here goes ..
During the Rig Vedic Period, Kashmir was under the SatiSar lake, created by Lord Shiv for Sati Mata. Within it resided the demon 'Jalodgar' who had a boon from Lord Brahma that he couldn't be killed while he lived in the Satisar Lake
He terrorized inhabitants in & around the lake
Fed up with his tyranny, Rishi Kashyap prayed to Lord Vishnu and with his blessings, drained out the Satisar Lake from a place that came to be known as 'Varah Mool', or the Molars of the Boar (Lord Vishnu as Varah dug up an exit for the lake)
Varah Mool is present day Baramula.
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Folks sharing some thoughts on the #PahalgamTerrorAttack. Here goes ..
To begin with, I think this visual of a newlywed couple on their honeymoon shall remain forever etched in my mind whenever this incident in particular and the name of Pakistan in general comes up.
By now we all know what happened.
Tourists were asked their religion & those who were adherents of the 'wrong' faith were killed without second thoughts by those who follow the 'correct' deen.
The first thought that came to my mind upon hearing this was the speech by Asim Munir.
Of course, with the benefit of hindsight, this was not just hot air and bluster from the Brown Panted Chief, but a 'Call to Action' to stir up the terror pot in India.
But then, I find it amusing that many of our own people were aghast upon hearing this.
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Folks, sharing some thoughts on the movie 'Chhava'.
I watched it about three weeks ago with my elder one. The Missus and the younger one had watched it a few days earlier.
I normally stay away from films, however this one pulled me.
Glad that it did.
Let me try & explain
Before moving ahead, just a gentle reminder that earlier this month was the 336th martyrdom anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj. Here's a tribute thread in his honour.
May have a look.
Coming back to #Chhava, I don't intend to talk about the movie itself, except for exhorting you to go & watch it with your kids
It is one part of our history that they will NEVER learn in their school textbooks unless GOI makes a concerted effort to do so.
Folks,
Sharing snippets from my trip to Prayagraj to witness the Maha Kumbh earlier this week.
Missus and I spent four days and five nights in the city, reaching there on the night of 11 Jan and returning back home on the night of 16 Jan, i.e. yesterday.
Here goes ..
First and foremost, MUST plan a trip to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh!
It is a once in 144 year event and we are blessed to be alive at this point in time to be able to witness it. For so many people, a Maha Kumbh won't ever be even a once in a lifetime event.
As we drove into the city, we could sense magic in the very air. The entire city was in an upbeat mood, despite waves after waves of humanity descending there.
Thankfully, we had booked our stay in the month of October itself and were comfortable that way, unlike many others.