VISION WITHOUT EYES
Visually impaired team from Maharashtra lit up Indo-Pak Border
Fazilka/Ferozepur, October 26, 2025: "When sight fades, the soul begins to see..." This profound truth came alive at the Indo-Pak border in Siddiqui Fazilka, where a group of dedicated individuals, some visually impaired and some sighted, painted the frontier with an unseen, yet incredibly bright, kind of light.
Travelling thousands of kilometres from Kolhapur and Pune, Maharashtra, a nine-member team from the Prerana Association for the Blind embarked on their annual "pilgrimage" of gratitude. This wasn't just a trip; it was a deeply patriotic journey of devotion, light, and boundless vision for the soldiers who guard our tomorrow.
For the ninth consecutive year, the Prerana Association team, led by Secretary Satish Navle, chose the international border as their destination to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bhai Dooj. This annual visit is a powerful, symbolic gesture of their unwavering patriotism and heartfelt gratitude towards the BSF jawans and officers.
Imagine the scene: The women in the team, embodying the festive spirit, applied a tilak on the foreheads of the bravehearts. They offered traditional Maharashtrian sweets, bringing a taste of home to the distant border. They carried Kalash and performed puja, filling the environment with festive warmth. The border area itself was transformed with vibrant rangoli and the gentle glow of traditional earthen lamps—lamps whose light shone brighter than vision itself.
The presence of the team, including Rafiq Kachi, Monica Patil, Rohini Magare, Akshata Brijdar, and Mayuri Baag Maire, brought a surge of emotion and inspiration to the soldiers. BSF officers and local social workers, including Vibhas Kumar (2IC) and Vishram Meena, honoured the group for their remarkable dedication.
The celebration reached a moving climax with chants of “Meri Mitti Mera Desh Mera Jawan,” an emotional tribute that resonated across the border.
On their return journey, this inspiring group of people—selfless, educated, and tireless in their work for the welfare of the blind community—made a stop in Ferozepur. They enjoyed a warm dinner at Harish Vegetarian and had a delightful interaction with the management member of the Home for the Blind.
Their eyes may not see, yet their hearts illuminate the nation’s border with boundless love. The Prerana Association for the Blind proves that the deepest devotion doesn't require sight; it requires a soul that sees, and a heart that shines. They are not just visiting the border; they are lighting it up with the truest colours of Indian patriotism.
