Even a few hours ago I was planning to write a blog about a French musical that I saw yesterday evening (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) and speak of my amusement at the way in many scenes the wallpaper matched the frock of Catherine Deneuve, but breaking news from Nandigram and Singur has swept all that aside. Nothing captures the thrill of unfolding history better than newspaper front pages and live images on TV. While I have to wait another six hours for the newspapers to come thudding down on my living room floor I can atleast give you some TV grabs that will, hopefully, bring home to you the thrill of this historic moment when the people of Nandigram and Singur roared against state terror! All you who gave your lives to protect your land, you have not died in vain! All you who have voted against state terror, my congratulations! I have no words tonight that can adequately express my joy. Bravo, Nandigram! Bravo, Singur! If only the people in the cities were as brave as you are. Thanks to the brave people of those two villages, I'm proud to be a Bengali again!
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