Bhubaneswar: At a time when the social media is being used as a tool to tarnish the image of others and to plant fake stories for vested goals, some people are using the platform to disseminate information and to bring to the fore the unknown history that will inspire all.
Suman Sharma, world’s 1st woman to do Sukhoi, MiG-35 sorties before the president of India, and also an active social media enthusiast, has shared a story on late Biju Patnaik the great leader and former Chief Minister of Odisha. A true story related to a pilot by a pilot who is inspired by Biju Patnaik’s heroics during the freedom struggle. The tweets made by Suman regarding Biju Patnaiks dedication towards the country will definitely inspire others.
Here is the story as tweeted by Suman Sharma:
On 22nd July, 1947. A former Commander of the then Royal Air Force was having dinner with his wife at his residence. At about 10pm the phone rang.
Within minutes after lifting the phone, he could well understand that the call was from none other than the PM designate— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru. Nehru, who incidentally was one of his close friends &well wishers too. After talking to him for few minutes he returned to the dining table visibly extremely disturbed.
— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
I have to rescue a VIP secretly from the Dutch Army&fly back with him.When the directive is from Nehruji,I consider it of utmost importance&necessity. In that case,a Co-Pilot has to accompany me but how do I involve a person knowing about the risks associated with this secret Op?
— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
He asked her how could they proceed leaving their nine month old baby? The wife replied : “Oh, don’t worry. It is a matter of few hours only. The Nanny shall look after the baby till the time we return. She said it confidently as if they were out for a night party !
— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
Indonesia, a county of islands,under the clutches of the Dutch since 1816. Japan captured the country during WW-2. When the Dutch surrendered, Sukarno of the Nationalist Party of Indonesia declared independence though in majority islands the Dutch kept their control.
— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
Sukorno and the Prime Minister Sultan Jahirir though went underground but could not leave the country as they were under strong vigil of the Dutch Army. Jaharir’s release were of utmost
importance for the UN & the world and to ascertain the exact situation in Indonesia.— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
After receiving independence from Holland, as a symbol of gratitude, love and affection, Indonesia conferred the highest civilian award of their country ” Son of the Soil ” to the Wing Commander which so far has not been awarded to anybody.
— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020
The Pilot was Shri Biju Patnaik and the co- pilot his Punjabi wife from Lahore Jnan Sethi who was incidentally the first commercial lady pilot of the country.
And the nine month baby:
Shri Naveen Patnaik , present Chief Minister of Odisha !— SumanSharma (@sharrmasumann) October 4, 2020