Anushka Dixit | March 1, 2019 | Delhi
As India waits for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return from Pakistan, Google search on the 34-year-old 'braveheart' saw a major spike. Not surprisingly, people were more keen on finding out his caste more than anything else.
India irrespective of castes, religion, faith, culture, political affiliations stand by Union Govt to push Pakistan out of Pak occupied Kashmir & stop egging terrorist activities. India waits eagarly the arrival of our pride & brave heart Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.
— F H Jakkappanavar (@FHJakkappanavar) February 28, 2019
Firstly, he is Abhinandan Varthaman and not Vardhaman and secondly that he is an Indian Air Force Wing Commander should be more than enough for us to wish for his safe return. No religion, caste or class details needed.
— Bhavika Jain (@bhavikajTOI) February 28, 2019
@INCIndia IT cell is busily searching for Abhinandan Varthaman's caste!
— Anupamashenoy (@Anupamashenoy2) February 27, 2019
Salute to the hero.#BringBackAbhinandan
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