In the quiet of his room, Anil Ambalal Patel faced the unbearable weight of saying goodbye to his son Harshit and daughter-in-law Pooja, who had recently returned from the UK to visit him. Staring at their smiling faces on his phone, he softly kissed the screen, grappling with a profound sense of loss.
Twelve days earlier, the family had enjoyed a fleeting reunion, filled with laughter and love, which turned to grief when Air India Flight 171 tragically crashed on June 12. Anil's heart broke as he recounted, "They were my everything," revealing how much joy and support they brought to his life, especially after years of hardship.
India’s vast population often overlooks the struggles of its people, making Anil's sorrow resonate within the broader narrative of countless families affected by loss and inequality. As he prepared to scatter their ashes in the sacred Narmada River, he honored the bond they shared, transforming his grief into a poignant tribute to their love and memory.
