by Anura Guruge
on February 2, 2024
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‘Ceylon‘, now ‘Sri Lanka‘, Independence Day (from the British) was on February 4, 1948.
Ceylon’s Independence was overshadowed across the world by the GREAT MAN’s funeral. We as kids were never told this, & I only found out about it, accidently, well into my 50s. I was shocked.
To be honest, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you as to when he was tragically gunned down — though I have watched the outstanding ‘Gandhi’ movie (below) at least thrice.
It was on January 30, 1948.
The funeral was 4 days later on February 3. Ceylon Independence was the next day.
Since I found out, I can no longer think of Ceylon Independence WITHOUT connecting it with the Mahatma’s untimely passing.
Yes, he is ONE of my heroes. I admire him greatly and think of his sayings, often, especially about respecting the labors of others.
