Mumbai's Spirit Unbroken

[Guest guest]

It was inspiring to see hundreds of Mumbai's people encouraging the special forces after they had succeeded in their operations against the terrorists.They were shouting in honor of the troops, BHARAT MATA KI JAI! Glory to Mother India! and VANDE MATARAM! We Bow to thee Mother! (The title of the National song of India)"When the commandos came out after the successful mission, they were greeted with cheers, claps, pats on shoulders and patriotic slogans filling everyone's heart with pride.'Bharat Mata ki Jai, Vande Mataram' reverberated

the narrow lanes of the area after the unit came out after a gruelling 12 hours long final assault on the terrorists." (The International media is not highlighting this side of it and prefers to gloat on the fear and terror in direct support of the terrorists.)The crowds gathered outside the building came running towards the unit as they came out, drawing smiles on the battle-weary commandos faces going towards the waiting BEST buses.The roofs and balconies were full as men and women waited with bated breath for the soldiers to come out

after finishing the ordeal.The tiredness along with the sorrow of losing two of their men was palpable on their faces but more than that it was joy of achieving their target and accomplishing what was termed as most watched anti-terror action of the country.Their disciplined demeanour did not let them mix up with the crowds. Carrying their sophisticated weapons, some of them with their gear in hands tried to keep themselves calm amidst the cheering crowd. Following NSG were troupes of Army, Mumbai Police and RAF who were also welcomed by the crowds.http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/mumbaiterrorstrike/Election_Story.aspx?ID=NEWEN20080074506 & type=News