Gandhiji's funeral to take place the day after his death . Hours in advance , people lined the route the funeral procession was to follow. Padmasi, Mrs Nidus daughter ,spoke for us all when she said simply ; we will walk . It is the last time we shall be walking with Bapu.
It was an agonizing walk. Thousands silently watched the procession . Bapu lay on an open truck covered with flowers. Thousands of people wept , trying to touch Bapu ,s feet. It was impossible to move in the thick crowd.