7th Rangers: Delhi authorities decide to construct public toilets in the vicinity of British High Commissioner’s house deeming it necessary, UK Govt objects
Fighting Seventh
The Fighting Rangers On War, Politics and Burning Issues
Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Delhi authorities decide to construct public toilets in the vicinity of British High Commissioner’s house deeming it necessary, UK Govt objects
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Delhi authorities decide to build public toilets in the vicinity of the
British High Commissioner's house, images for representational purpose
The UK government has resisted the decision stating security reasons.
Local officials in Delhi have chosen to construct public restrooms
near the British High Commissioner’s residence because they believe it
necessary. The UK government, on the other hand, has objected to the
decision, citing security concerns, the Economic Times reported on Friday (March 24).
The report reads that a public toilet has been deemed necessary in
the neighbourhood of British High Commissioner Alex Ellis’ residence at
Rajaji Marg at Meena Bagh in Lutyens Delhi. However, the UK government
has resisted the decision stating security reasons.
This news comes on the heels of India’s decision to
remove external security from in front of the British High Commission
and the residence of the British High Commissioner in Delhi. The
decision, which came as a surprise, is being seen as a reaction to the
recent attack on the Indian High Commission in London by Khalistani extremists.
On March 22, reports emerged that the Indian authorities had removed
barricades placed in front of the British High Commission and the
British High Commissioner’s residence and removed all external security
provided to the British mission in India.