Yohannan died in US on 8 May from a cardiac arrest. The 74-year-old missionary, renowned in India and abroad, was founder of Gospel for Asia, a non-profit accused of financial misconduct.
Despite growing islamophobia in a section of Christian community, they are, by instinct, Congress voters. BJP will have to widen schism between Muslims & Christians to pip the Congress.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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