Basu did not go gentle into good night: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi:Congress president and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday condoled the death of veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu and said that he
did not go gentle into good night. In her condolence message to Basu’s son
Chandan,
Sonia Gandhi said: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of your beloved father.
Jyoti Basu did not go gentle into good night—he fought bravely until his last
breath just he did throughout his life. And what a rich fulfilled and glorious
life he had! He served this country with whole hearted dedication for over half
a century.” Sonia described Basu as a crusader against communalism and a patriot
who always stood for the cause of the nation. “He was a tireless crusader against
communalism, fundamentalism, a warrior for social justice and equality and for
the eradication of poverty, a true patriot who always put the national interest
above all edge,” she stated in her condolence message. She also stated: “Basu
was a towering figure in our national life, whose noble vision, superb judgement
and depth of experience we all valued greatly. She also recalled Basu’s contribution
in the formation of UPA government at the centre in 2004.
