Sir — This refers to the report, “Soul of India in pluralism, tolerance: Pranab” (June 8). After playing the glorious innings of Presidency and serving as the conscience of the nation for five years, Pranab Mukherjee has once again made us all proud. While indirectly condemning the current dominant force practicing intolerance and hatred in the crudest manner possible with sole emphasis on a particular religion, Mukherjee boldly batted for pluralism and secularism.
He also pointed out that ensuring the happiness and welfare of people should be the first priority of any ideal State. Sooner the concerned authorities, obsessed with statues, Moon exploration, Gaumata, yoga, bullet trains, learn a bit from Mukherjee; the better it is for the future of the country. However RSS deserves a thank you for showing the courage to invite Mukherjee despite knowing that this impeccably secular personality will not endorse any divisive philosophy. let’s hope that from now on, this camp will try to work and speak for all Indians by drawing inspiration from the historic speech of Pranab Mukherjee.