Maha Vir Chakra is the highest award for Gallantry during peace time. It was given to Neerja Bhanot who as an airhostess sacrificed her life in the hands of hijackers in Pakistan. These men who do RTI at the cost of their lives are soldiers and should be duly accorded such respect. The state should have given him a funeral with the highest honours. Of course he deserves the Maha Vir Chakra for such a gallant act. I am sure he was threatened by his attackers but he did not flinch in the face of the threat. We as Indian salute this great martyr.
Re: Maha Vir Chakra
by Ravi Iyer on Jul 21, 2010 07:39 AM Permalink
I agree. I salute such heroes and heroines. But it is not Maha Vir Chakra but Ashoka Chakra. Maha Vir Chakra is not a civilian award.
