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The decision was taken pursuant to a special meeting convened by Yusuf Rassiwala. The provocation was news from the neighboring Celebration Club about postponing its musical programme (ref post of February 18) as a mark of solidarity with the families of the 40 soldiers killed in Pulwama.
Furthermore, rehearsals for the song and dance numbers last evening were cancelled in spite of all participants present in the Garden. “The atmosphere is not conducive for holding rehearsals,” reasoned Nadira Sayyad, our choreographer. “We need to take a call urgently on whether to have the function on February 23 or keep it in abeyance.”
“I propose we postpone the function,” said Banoo Apa setting in motion the discussions at today’s meeting. The pros and cons of the proposition were evaluated in detail, largely on the lines of the discussions yesterday (see post). There was no talk of cancellation. Also, Shekhawat was not present.
It was clear at the outset that Bijoy Gupta, Yusuf R and Maitra were not in favour of a postponement, for all good reasons. Too much of time and effort had been invested over the past one-and-half months on preparing for the function. Others present in the meeting were either silent or favoured a postponement. In effect, the decision of yesterday’s meeting was overturned.
Ultimately, Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd) had the last word: “Taking all factors into consideration, I am of the opinion we go for a postponement.”
Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
All members have been enthusiastically devoting their precious time in preparation of the function. Our function is unique insofar as all the participants are amateurs. They have to rehearse again and again. Hats off especially to the children, how soon and with very little guidance they were able to pick up the threads. Alas, the big day is yet to dawn. I am thankful to all members who cheerfully agreed to postpone the event in solidarity with the bereaved families. I again admire the unstinted efforts of all in preparation for the event.
Karun Sharma:
I was impressed by the most powerful words that Angad Singh spoke when he said: "I, as an ex-army man, request you to postpone the programme". I found the request was the most powerful statement from an army officer. I have also decided not to celebrate my birthday on 23rd February and request all to keep this as a low-voice greeting event. No eatable sweets. Only sweet words this time.
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All the members of the club along with their family members and children have been enthusiastically devoting their precious time for preparation of the function. Our function is a unique one in that all the participants are amateur. They have to rehearse again and again. Hats off, specially to children, how soon and with little guidance they picked up the threads and made perfect and admirable moves for the final day. Alas, the D Day has yet to come. I am thankful to all members who cheerfully agreed to postpone the event to show solidarity with the bereaved families. I again admire the unstinted efforts put in by all for preparation of the event.
I was impressed by the most powerful words that Col. Angad Singh spoke when he said " I as ex-army personnel request you to postpone the program". I found request was the most powerful word from an army officer.
I have also decided not to celebrate my birthday on 23rd February and request all to keep this low voice greeting event. No eatable sweets only sweet words this time.
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