Desh ki Beti!!
This is a fictional story I had written after the Pulwama Attack! A Story about a school going girl whose father is martyred in the Pulwama attack of 2019. The girl takes a vow at that age and makes a request to the PM. Please read on
From 5 days the atmosphere in the house was sad and gloomy! There were constant visitors coming to our house - relatives, friends, neighbors, politicians and many unknown people! Aai was inconsolable and was constantly in tears! My aaji ajoba, Nana nani have come and they were meeting all the guests. Everybody was providing a helping hand and asking if they could be of any help!
On the day that news broke it seemed the life had came to a stand still. Baba was martyred in the Pulwama attack! Hearing the news Aai just fell down on the ground! Today was the 5th day after this tragedy. Aai told me to go to school! When I reached my class everybody was meeting me, consoling me! Teacher and other school staff had already visited our home to pay homage! After the recess a special assembly was called! On the stage was Baba's photo with a garland! Principal Sir gave a short speech about Baba's Martyrdom. Then the National Anthem was played! After that everybody shouted the Bharat Mata ki Jai, Jai Hind, Jai Hindi ki Sena slogans! Lastly my favourite class teacher gave a short speech . At the end she said "Beta we are proud of your father"! I always felt proud of him but the feeling I got that time was something totally different. At that moment something struck me and I decided, rather I made a firm decision.
In the evening when I reached home Aai told me that PM is going to call her! I told her that I would also like to speak to him after her she is done.
Call came! Aai spoke to PM for around 15-20 mins! When they were about to finish Aai requested Mr PM to have a word with me!
Me - Hello Sir
PM - Hello Beta! Kaho kya baat karni hain?
Me - Sir aap log jo hamare liye kar rahe hain uske liye bahot bahot Shukriya! Par mujhe aapse ek request karni thi!
PM - Shukriya kis baat ka beta! Hum to sirf aapke Papa ka karz utar rahe hain! Aapke Papa ne Jo Kiya hain uske hisab se yeh kuch bhi nahi! Koi bhi takleef ho bas mujhe mail ya phone karna PMO mein! I will ensure the matter is resolved! Waise aapko kya request karni hai ?
Me - Sir I always knew what it is to be in uniform and to serve the country! But after Baba's unfortunate Martyrdom I came to know how heroic it is. I am more proud of him now! I have decided to become just like him and to join the Army when I grow up!
PM - Badla Lena chahati ho beta?
Me - Nahi Sir! Apne Desh ki seva karna chahati hoon!
There was a pause for a moment on that side! With a different tone he asked
Bolo beta kya help chahiye ?
Me - Sir, Baba ki Martyrdom ke Baad bahot sari help humein mil Rahi hain . Par Baba akele hi kamate the to yeh paise thode hi din mein khatam ho jayenge! Main chahati hoon ki aap yeh paise abhi humse lele aur abhi hi meri fees bhar de koi bhi Military School mein!
PM - Bas beta bas! Mujhe aur sharminda mat karo! Main chahe PMO mein rahu ya na Rahu, jinda rahu na Rahu, main yeh ashvasan deta hoon ki tumhari Military School ki fees pay kar di jayegi, jab bhi tum Jana chaho! Beta aapne Dil Jeet Liya! Jai Hind! And Beta I am also very much proud of your Papa, sorry Your Baba!
After cutting the phone when I turned towards Aai she knelt down, hugged me tightly and said
Lavkar mothi jhalis ga (You have matured fast) and started crying!
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