Milay Sur Mera Tumhara...

Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi departed for his eternal abode, but I wish the integrity song sung by him and the other ratnas of India in all the major languages of the country- 'Milay Sur Mera Tumhara, toh Sur Bane Hamara' keeps binding hearts together. On the occasion of Republic Day, he deserves a big salute from all of us for his great service to the nation and the world of music, for earning name and fame for India, and giving classical music its due place.

DD started relaying this song in 1985, and today it has become more relevant. From different corners of our country, we keep hearing demands for a separate state, for a separate nation. More than anything, it is the political mileage that a particular political party or an individual leader is interested in such demands. Certainly, such demands are not in the interest of general public. It only creates divide and discord among the ordinary people, results in loss of precious lives and public property. This only weakens the nation and doesn't champion our cause.

We are a great nation, a young nation with lot of potential and growing in all the fields that promises a great future for us. Lasting Peace and Prosperity - these should be the aim of our leaders – the ambitious young and veterans alike. The process has started with Bihar - where Nitish Kumar got his second term only because of the general public, specially the women, who came out in large numbers to vote for him - for having brought peace to the state and showing a promise of prosperity during his last reign. I hear that this time caste feeling didn't work. I see light at the end of the tunnel!

Milay Sur Mera Tumhara, Toh Sur Bane Hamara!  How True!!

Jai Hind!

Madhukar Mohan