Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao today said school textbooks should have a chapter on Bangladesh war hero Lt Gen J F R Jacob.
Speaking at the memorial service for late Lt Gen J F R Jacob at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue here this evening, Rao said, "I do feel that we must have a chapter on the life and work of Gen Jacob in all school textbooks. His letter should be preserved and included in the book."
"I deem it an honour and privilege to rise and speak at the memorial service organised by the Mumbai Jewish community to remember one of the greatest patriots of India, hero of the 1971 war and former Goa and Punjab Governor General J F R Jacob, who passed away in Delhi on January 13," he said.
"The life of General Jacob is an inspiring saga of patriotism and service to the nation," Rao said.
Rao also said that the Jewish community in Mumbai must
create a large museum that will showcase the contribution of Jews to India, and provide brief information of prominent Jews to the making of India.
"Thought should also be given to creating a Jewish circuit in Mumbai for history and heritage lovers. I pay my respects to General Jacob and appeal to the Jewish community and to all citizens of India, to perpetuate his memory through service to the nation," the Governor said.
David Akov, Consul General of Israel in Mumbai, Solomon F Sopher, Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue and President of the Indian Jewish Congress, Rabbi Yaaqob Menasseh, religious leaders and members of the Jewish community were present on the occasion.
