Candle March for our Martyred Soldiers

Lighting candles at Albert Ekka Chowk

Candle March with the poster of Martyr Vijay Soreng

People across the country are saddened by the Pulwama attack. Nevertheless they show respect for the martyred soldiers. People are raising their voices to take action against the ugly act. From common man to celebrities, all are condemning the cowardly attack. The incident has united the citizens to show their patriotism. So it the same in the capital of Jharkhand.


Jharkhand also lost one of the brave sons Vijay Soreng. He was among the Jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack. His corpse landed into the soil of Jharkhand with utmost respect and pride yesterday. Funeral ceremonies were held today. And in the capital Ranchi people marched down the lanes to show their anger, distress, love and respect.

I was also present in a candle march from Mission Chowk to Albert Ekka Chowk. We marched to honour to Martyr Vijay Soreng and other soldiers. In the end everyone lit candles in front of his photo at Albert Ekka Chowk. Slogans roared in the air - "Vijay Soreng amar rahe!"

Amidst all these I was little sad to witness comparatively lesser people involved in the march as I expected. There is so much of protest in social media platforms. So I thought people might be present in large numbers, and not only good numbers. But it seems people are more expressive in social media platforms. Changing their DP, sharing inspirational videos, reacting to patriotic posts and so on have become the medium to show support. Everyone did not get the information. It is acceptable. But there were some who were so impatient to cross the street paving through the marching people.

But proud of those who participated and also those who showed respect standing at the sidelines.