Is it a mere coincidence or fortune that 2 of India’s brave sons were born on the same day (not year)?
As nation celebrates, Netaji Subhashchandra Bose and Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth anniversary, similarities come to galore with their memories.
Both leaders who were supposed to be close to Congress turned out to be its biggest bête noire.
If Netaji was a typical politician and Thackeray, a cartoonist, both ditched their original professions to form their own Senas, Azad Hind and Shivsena.
Both became youth icons when they were past their prime youth. Both had the charisma to motivate and invoke nationalism amongst the youngsters.
Both changed their soft approach into hard core aggression which they believed was the way forward for democratic India. If one said attack, the other said defend and give it back.
Both were misunderstood when they went vocal with their ideologies, time proved their preachings were visionary and sustainable beyond their lifetime.
Both had liking for the cigars and were open to admit it.
If Netaji was (is) Bengal’s pride, you won’t find any Maharashtrian not speaking the tone of Balasaheb.
Bengal and Maharashtra, both the states having a rich culture, political history and vocal citizens are bound to miss the iron men of Indian politics today.
May the soul of Netaji and Balasaheb bless the nation on their birth anniversaries. 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️
Image Courtesy: Wikipedia and India Today
Disclaimer: The article is a personal observation about 2 great sons of Indian soil and does not intend to make any political statement.
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