I am appalled that the government has decided to remove Abide With Me from the annual instrumental rendition by marchers at the Beating Retreat parade.
Today, it is a tune that goes beyond religion.
Even if the lyrics have their origin in a particular religion, we are a Secular nation.
Add more numbers, do not drop tunes whose meaning alleviate and elevate the soul.
If it is only rich, English-speaking who know and appreciate the lyrics behind the tune, do not pull India down to the lowest common denominator, attempt to draw each one up to the highest common factor.
As far as I'm concerned, it's also a song about faith in one's self.
Many people are uploading their views on social media regarding this, and even singing the song, or parts of it. I encourage you all to do the same. I might do so myself as well.
V. Shruti Devi
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