Our friend Jyoti Basu
The most outstanding Indian leader who believed and practised social democracy during his whole political career is dead. We thank Sheikh Hasina and also the BNP leaders for their appropriate gestures to attend his last journey Tuesday on behalf of the people of Bangladesh.
Jyoti Basu was our tested friend in need. We mourn his death and only wish that both India and Bangladesh will follow his principles of democratic order for human welfare and dignity, especially for the under-privileged class in society who constitute more than 75% of our population.
His honesty and sobriety were unparalleled.
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