Request to Indians

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Last Diwali may not have been good, or before that too... And this may be your chance to celebrate some truly special occasion. But could you spare a thought for those soldiers that died on front and their families. Could be he had an elderly parent who could barely walk or needed medication; Could be he was recently married or awaited a new born baby to come home to; Could be his daughter scored well in her examinations and was looking forward to join Armed Forces Medical College. Whatever be his joys and aspirations, they took a beating and left unfulfilled... The family is in tears, future uncertain. I don't say do not celebrate. After all, next year you could miss a loved one too. But temper it down. Eat but eat inside home. Wear good clothes but do not brandish it around. Have those lights, but do not make sound. That way we would have expressed some solidarity with our people dying on front, and told them, we are not too happy because you are facing tough times for us. We are not too happy because your family too is not happy. Hey guys, do not wish anybody happy diwali, show some sensitivity...and if you could pass on the thought, I will be grateful.