A Spanish Jesuit priest, Fr.Federico Sopena Gusi who will turn 90 next March , has a strong desire " to die as an Indian citizen on Indian soil" influenced by the poet Kabir. Although he lost his left leg 20 years ago in a road accident he continued to serve the poor and downtrodden esp. Katkari tribals in Raigad district of Maharashtra. He is trying to get Indian citizenship from Bandra district collector in the suburb of Mumbai with the help of a social activist from Pen taluk of Raigad district.
A missionary from Spain staying in India for more than 60 years wants to make India his home during his last days. What a sacrifice and service to the humanity - unheard and unreported by the media and unnoticed by the rulers of the day till now. Only such individuals uphold the dignity of human beings and repay the heavenly debt to The Lord of the Universe by selfless service like some of the great souls who lived and died on this planet. One would wish more of such individuals from various religious groups should come forward and help the poor and downtrodden in a big way on our soil.
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