Won't tolerate being branded a ‘terrorist' or my patriotism questioned: Lt Col Purohit
"Even my enemies would not doubt my patriotism and commitment to my nation. As an army officer, nothing is more important to me than my country. I will not stand for anyone labelling me a terrorist or a 'Rashtra Drohi' (anti-national)," he said.
Purohit was welcomed by relatives, friends and well-wishers in the presence of actor and former MP Nitish Bharadwaj and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni.
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On the years he spent in prison before being released on bail in Aug 2017, Purohit said, "Whatever I suffered was something I could endure.
I chose not to talk about it, and I still won't. Many have sacrificed their lives for this country, so my suffering is nothing in comparison."
On the legal battle, Purohit said, "It was an incredibly tough and difficult time, but I assured my wife and mother that I did nothing against the country. At times, it was a traumatic experience to the extent that I felt I had lost everything."
Bharadwaj said, "It's a big day for us. He is my close friend, and I have to come to welcome him." Purohit's classmate Yogesh Purandare said, "I can't express my happiness in words. The presence of this large group is testament to his work."
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