First Commonwealth memorial outside of London unveiled in Bradford

[@AdamAlq]

My grandfather was born in British India. He was a devout Muslim too and also fought in the war. He lost his hearing during the war and sustained ankle injuries that caused a lot of complications later in his life. Sadly, he was a victim of the Hungerford Massacre in 1987. May God rest his soul 💙🕊

[@aziziabdrahman7756]

Inna Lilahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un 😢🤲💔

[@allykhan8594]

They were using them.

[@mrannonymous4822]

That's really sad he fought and survived an entire war only to be slain where he should have been safe

[@Masternaldo]

How can any Muslim fight for genocidal British colonizers. He can only be a "beiman", Shame

[@max20817]

This man done more for britain than tommy robinson and nigel farage ever have

[@user-us7el6ss2l]

Nigel garage looks like tho hotel manager fro home alone

[@mueed8129]

These modern days grifters are the equivalent of captain darling

[@OriginalMaxPowerII]

Give over. They fought for the British Empire and were tricked and exploited and that’s exactly why it’s taken a 100 years to even acknowledge them. Queen Victoria called one of my relatives ‘her bravest soldier’ as she stuck a medal to his chest as noted in newspapers of the time. He sent that same medal back in the end…the MOD auctioned it off to an American private collector.

[@khadijahbegum3546]

Exactly💯

[@laurencesmith1435]

It was a world war - they weren't fighting for Britain. Imsouth african and lost family during ww2, and not one south african soldier was fighting "for" Britain. They were fighting Germany to keep nazis in German occupied african countries from taking a foothold. Stop believing bbc propaganda.

[@damianleah6744]

102 amazing to live through so much.

[@drcommonsense1]

People from all backgrounds fought for our freedom. Great to hear the brave story. Shame we have a small vocal minority dismissing the efforts and contribution of these brave servicemen

[@qprfcfromthewhitecity]

British Pakistani's get a bad rap because of some idiots in their community but so many of them are great hardworking people who've contributed to Britain and made it a better place. Big love to all the Brits who's family came from across the commonwealth

[@improveself3263]

Exactly. British Pakistanis have contributed a-lot to this country. Without them the country economy would’ve gone bust

[@user-us7el6ss2l]

​@@improveself3263 Indian British Muslims too

[@durple2866]

​@@improveself3263 😂 look at the stats on social housing and retract your statement.

[@masrali4696]

A few years ago there was talk about " the last remaining ww1 veteran" at the time there were dozens of Muslim ww1 veterans still living in places like Blackburn but were ignored. Lest we forget should be lest you forget

[@DeneMonkey]

Oh no racists won’t like this

[@cupra2Jock.]

I think these type of men SHOULD be what all men need to strive to be like, especially one's not born here and immigrate. I don't want open borders and certianly don't want nearly 1 million legal immigrants a year here, but men like this are more than welcome, even more when they assimilate. Oh no, guess I'm still a racist to you.

[@swindon19]

What’s more relevant in todays society is Anglo/pakistanis that hate Britain even though we give them free everything

[@jumalikorik]

Ooohhh racists! You're so controversial

[@StuartHanson-fo7iw]

Try living in Bradford gobshite, it’s unsafe for British, it’s a cesspit of drug dealing criminal Muslim gangs

[@user-us7el6ss2l]

Waxy lemons innit

[@pawpals01]

We love to see it Inshallah ❤ From the granddaughter of white Australians, it's lovely and about fucking damn time to finally see recognition of the black and brown Commonwealth troops from Africa, the Carribbean and the subcontinent.

[@ianstay2185]

@@pawpals01 it's wasn't about colour it was about freedom for all colour or creed and they were recognised just other ethnicities choose not celebrate the sacrifice all commonwealth nations. Especially those not under the commonwealth.

[@Imrankhan-pw4ow]

In the 16th century the subcontinent was the breadbasket of the world we was the richest nation on earth by gdp, our institutions that gave us taj mahals and bullay shahs were systematically destroyed we were looted and plundered to build a rich United Kingdom. 400 years later and they still medal in our affairs, they have imran Khan locked up. End colonialism especially in Palestine.

[@beewa8840]

Good to hear this part of history.

[@AshleyDarkwood]

Their efforts are recognised. Maybe not by the media. But all who have respect know and appreciate, Mr Khan. Salute, Sir.

[@nathanbrown7346]

I’m white British and I’ve known this. I’ve always known this. Because I care. Of course people who don’t care wouldn’t know this! I’ll always recognise Indian soldiers as some of the bravest and proud parts of the Empire. Queen Victoria said herself that India was the jewel in her crown! Which is highly symbolic

[@Daisy494]

Thankyou 🫡for your service🫡 and sacrifices sir 🫡❤❤❤

[@farahmiah1693]

My grandad fought in WW2 as part of the British Army in both South East Asia ans Europe, he was from Modern Day Bangladesh (Molvibazar/Sylhet). He had loads of medals and was very proud of his service. Despite this, he sadly suffered racism and died in poverty. He was a great man

[@majorskies7091]

#ItsOurPoppyToo 🇵🇰 🇮🇳 🇧🇩

[@drcommonsense1]

Well said. The ones who actually respect the sacrifice and bravery of those who served will acknowledge EVERY person who helped. We need more mainstream media stories that celebrate contributions from the BAME communities

[@R8V10]

My grandfather was a Muslim too who died serving in the British Royal Navy. I never met him.

[@newsocial1658]

Share more details about your grandfather where was he originally from?

[@ianstay2185]

This is a man that is proud to be a part of British culture and history and was willing to give his life for freedom and Britian

[@doreencardwell8008]

Yeah weird isn't it since we are told old Britain was so evil and racist.

[@Haaa123_]

About time Pakistani man gets recognised for he’s efforts he done for this country 👍

[@rbb5072]

You have done nothing for our country

[@Haaa123_]

@ do your research on history you muppet

[@DeneMonkey]

My grandpa would be proud of this

[@jcdruss1263]

Pakistan African and Jamaicans been helping this countrie for years bless that uncle ❤

[@bigoof1828]

True

[@jayasmiah6617]

102 year old warrior

[@vickyforster9366]

Congratulations ,what a lovely ceremony .Enjoy today good men and women .So many memories you have and Thank you for your service ,Godbless

[@M-pt9xt]

Legend where is the EDL now?

[@LeeMoore-fv3zz]

Good on the lad sounds a champion bloke.

[@Zak-o7l]

Very well done to you all and for those who brought this out to light too exceptionally very well done thank you all and those who are not with us today hope you rest in peace Aameen 🤲

[@JimmyAntono]

Assalikum, may Allah bless you, brother Khan Colonel 🫡🫡🫡 Jamal

[@sakhter4044]

All those who helped in creating a safer and better world a big thank you i dont care what colour you were or religion you put your lives at risk and in harms way you all deserve recognition wherever you are.!!It is a shame that this should have been recognised much earlier and most of the old generation had good intentions which we are sadly lacking now. All those who sacrificed to do good and to make the world a better place may you be blessed. We should all try to do good, be more caring, honest and hardworking for the future its our efforts we should strive to do the right thing.

[@birdnestratfest]

helped to create israel world order,,,well done

[@notorio526]

Reform "patriots" strangely absent

[@bengoodhind8595]

@@notorio526 bit like Muslims wearing poppies eh ,,surprised no ones sprayed free Palestine on it yet ,,, give it time

[@syedmaricar9946]

Bradford , recognitions at last but not least . Many happy souls.

[@WaheedRafiq]

This story is one of emotional one it effects me as my grandfather was one of those who serve in UK army and never recognize for it

[@JayJ-g3l]

Good to see " communties" learning their HISTORY and acknowledging their heroes...however old! . Especially as our history is all woven together. ITS NOT A COMPETITION. Long Live The King

[@aas7324]

Millions of Indian Hindu, Muslims and Sikhs have fought for British during ww1 and ww2. Their efforts were never recognized or hardly mentioned. Winston Churchill during WW2 caused famine in Bengal, which caused millions of death. We only come to know about the Holocaust as if it was the only atrocities during ww1 and ww2, Europe deliberately fail to recognize the bravery, heroism and sacrifices of millions of Asian and African people. we salute you guys and we remember you.

[@T1CHE14]

Thank you, troops 🫡

[@AWAISAli-ri9bw]

America provides full support to Israel, which has been criticized for its actions in Palestine. The US supplies weapons to Israel, which some argue has contributed to the destruction and displacement of Palestinians."

[@fuckbankers]

About time.

[@zulfiqarhussain9600]

My father was not big enough in body frame to join but he insisted that he wants to join with his friend after that he spent seven years with the British army in Libya , still can’t forget the racism he had to suffer in the sixties 😢😢

[@monapikachu574]

Jhelum is a city located in the punjab district of Pakistan, it is referred to the city of warriors. Jhelum is known for providing many soldiers to the British army.

[@BashDeCash]

When they say Muslims don't integrate into their culture, just ask them what culture exactly?

[@petersas410]

A great story but please don't say "more than a third of Bradford's population are from Pakistan" when I think it's more likely to be more than a third identify as being members of the Pakistani community, including those born in the UK. Darshna's comment is more likely to (unintentionally) feed a racist narrative than a more accurate remark would.

[@syedmaricar9946]

Changing attitudes towards others.

[@PRO-hc6mh]

❤❤

[@Jon962-h4i]

First memorial outside London? So the Chattri memorial at Brighton doesn’t count? Do you research Ch 4!

[@gwinter3337]

That's not an all commonwealth memorial. It's just for a certain group of Indian soldiers.

[@DhadirMohamed-q2x]

My fellow Somalis fought in burma against the Japanese

[@Spodogo]

Wow really?

[@DhadirMohamed-q2x]

@ they were ferocious nomadic fighters from the British East African camel corps

[@Spodogo]

@DhadirMohamed-q2x Nice

[@NothingButDaTruthh]

British Somaliland today Somaliland !

[@lionroar26]

No matter what You cant beat Pakistani supper. Karahi Biryani mix grill you cant match this. Breakfast and lunch we have many options but supper is Pakistani. British Pakistani.

[@boejiden.11]

wow Legend , 100+

[@mrannonymous4822]

Where's all the flagbashers and "patriots"? Nowhere to be seen 😅

[@skutniasni]

We’re only hearing about this at the end of 2024 👀

[@punchy1325]

Is there an irish one for all the dead who fought in Britain's wars for centuries

[@cm5575]

Exactly

[@DeneMonkey]

Isn’t it in Ireland?

[@jumalikorik]

They turn their back on it as they're pigs

[@jameslynch-h8q]

And an Indian one on The Mall!

[@qprfcfromthewhitecity]

Yeah a few London Irish Rifles Memorial and the Irish Guards WW2 Memorial are a couple I know of. Loads more in Northern Ireland and the Irish republic too

[@doreencardwell8008]

I guess they thought ole imperial Britain was worth fighting for.

[@improveself3263]

*punjabis not Indian or Bangladeshi it’s punjabis from Pakistan and east Punjab in india. Punjabi Muslims and Punjabi Sikhs soldiers. Punjabis are strong warrior people*

[@fareehakhatun9854]

People from all over the subcontinent contributed? And the British raj itself had its first base and most of its earnings from Bengal (including today’s Bangladesh). Not that it’s a good thing anyway, to be oppressed and the oppressors purposely erasing your contributions, torture and sacrifices from history. Now we’ve got the EDL.

[@pppp67567]

This is true... many other nations contributed to the I +II WWs 💛👨🏾‍✈️

[@irh1738]

Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs all fought alongside British Troops. Our ancestors gave their lives. We are proud to be British 🇬🇧. People unfortunately forget this and right wing hate is spread to make you believe otherwise. Of course there are some within the Asian community that don’t help either. It is not just Asian either many countries fought alongside the British troops.

[@tellmemore8837]

The racists ignore this.

[@louisedussiaux8944]

❤ god bless you ❤

[@muhammadawan1920]

My great grand dad was in British army and fought world war 1 and than my grand dad was in British reseves army and and British police and fought world war 2 and still colour of skin determines who is more British or loyal to this country 😂😂😂

[@LightSaber12345]

We are all British. Some racists need to understand that.

[@Masternaldo]

Shame on those beiman traitors. We Bangladeshi Muslims are proud because more of us sacrificed their lives not to fight for colonial crusaders than being used by them

[@BESTOFTHEBEST123]

🇧🇩🇮🇳🇵🇰❤

[@Drd1213]

And still they tell us we didn’t earn our right to be here!

[@nadak47]

The forgotten,

[@Fellagha-d9z]

Remembrance is a display of hypocrites in power insulting the dead by their presence I cannot watch

[@allykhan8594]

Lol. while your own country was occupied you fought with the occupier against another empire? Jolly good!

[@mrannymus]

Tommy Robinson crew rattled 😂

[@k0DeTeArZ]

Yup.... never again.

[@TM-rq3jp]

Thats all they got afterwards they were let go after the war ended i know from others

[@omeru3626]

So it took 🇬🇧 80 years after ww2 to put there names up. Allah give them Janet 🙏 heaven to muslim soldiers

[@bengoodhind8595]

@@omeru3626 anjem choudary is getting bummed in a American prison

[@Umm_Burhan]

U think they're going to jannah for fighting in the kaafir army? A British Muslim everyone 👏 heavy on the British, light on the Muslim. Btw idk who Janet is but it's Jannah

[@YoYo-it7ti]

​@Umm_Burhan They're fighting a common enemy. Nazi wanted to take over the whole world starting with Europe.

[@ibbymirza4827]

That's the thing. The white English British forgot that Muslims helped in the war. They always leave that part out. Even in school history. Smh

[@الها.ممحمد-ف3و6ذ]

رسالتي الئ كل مسلم اخي او اختي صاحب القناه بعرف انه مهو من حقي اعلق على قناتك بس يشهد الله ضروفنا قاسيه واجبرتني على هذا اشي ارجوك سامحني💔اخي عاد باقي اخوه إيمانيه طلبتك حق كيس طحين اخي احنا نساء ما بتقدر نخرج بين الرجال عاد باقي مره عندكم اخي ربي اكرمكم انكم رجال احنا نساء ما بتقدر نخرج ولا نشتغل مثلكم اخي وين الاخوه الايمانيه في قلوبكم احنا نساءلاخوه ولا رحمه😥 ولا شفقه ولا انسانيه وبشر الصابرين هي أكبر أمل بأنتظار ما نريد'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' كم. ناديت وكم كلامت وكم نشتد ولالكن لاحياةالمن تنادي. ياخي احنا معنا. امي تطلب لنا اكل من المطعم. زويده واليوم. امي روحت. تبكي قالت ليش يامي تبكي. قالتي يابنتي. اني اسال. الله اني. يعزني بالموت. قالته. ليش. يامي. تدعي علينا. قالتي.يابنتي اليوم صاحب. المطعم. سبني قله.ليش. اشله الزويده من حيث الناس. اني اسال الله يابنتي. انه الله يحشرني. بالموت وحده حشره افضله. من هذا البهدله واهذ الهيني. صحيصح. اني هذا الكلام. ينقص من قدري ومن احترمي. لاكن ياخي. شهدالله اني مانطقت هذا الكلام ابوس جزمتك. من اشده الجوع ماعد ضمير سمحه لي اني اخلي تروح تطلب لنا اكل. اني ابوس جزمتك ياخي واني اسالك بالله العظيم وفي كتاب الالاله ياخي اني ابوس جزمتك ياخي. غير علينا غره ياخي حتي الف ريال يمني نشتري لنا كيوله دقيقه ياخي ارحمنه من في العرض يرحمكم من في السماء ياخي هذا رقمي واتساب00967717749261 الذي يقدر يساعدنا يراسلني على الواتساب نرسله ألاسم الكامل يحولنا بقدر استطاعته الله يجزيكم خير يعلم الله ان صاحب البيت بيخرجنا في الشارع بين الامطار بسبب الاجارشوفو حالتي ب انفسكم اسالكم بالله الحي القيوم تساعدوني والله العضيم حتا في اليل ما نقدر ننام من الخوف لا معنا فرشات ولا بطانيات ندفا بها من البرد كل شي غرق من الامطار وحنا ليس لدينا احد الا الله ثم انتم اخواني ابوس جزمتك لا تردني خايبه ساعدنا بلذي تقدر عليها هل يرضيكم اننا نعيش في هاذي المكان نحنا بنات وليس لدينا احد ابونا توفا بحادث سياره اعتبرونا بناتكم وعرضكم وساعدني يلذي تقدر عليها جزاكم الله خير=>[[}>] ^][°] €] €]/(! "!+'-&&&&)")"!!!؟ \ °[}]}] ©✓✓©™™©]] °[°[°[§°§©§©✓} ✓°°°¢√°^°

[@larrydickman5936]

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[@nathanbrown7346]

I know this

[@user-zv6iw7il1k]

🫡

[@brunoyvres4939]

Any news from Northern Ireland , Wales or Scotland? Nope just england. Defund channel 4.

[@jameslynch-h8q]

Road of Bones is an excellent account of the XIV army in Burma. Fergal Keane. People have short Tik Tok concentration spans these days. That is the problem. It’s the same problem with all historical events. And the Ghurkas are venerated by the population in general and rightly so.

[@mad3m6n]

Channel 4, what else can you expect.

[@drcommonsense1]

What are you trying to say? Is there something wrong with this story?

[@Drd1213]

Even with the history and the facts that we fought and rebuilt for this country and you still will not accept us

[@Anime-Face.]

JAI HIND, INDIANS DID A LOT FOR BRITISH.

[@Paul-Revere54]

I want the politically motivated bus ads removed from Edinburgh. I feel singled out most of the time and have to change what I’m wearing because of a stupid politically motivated and masqueraded cheap shot. I want them done away, shouldn’t have to feel like that in my own city!

[@susansusan-j3c]

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[@notorio526]

SCAM SCAM SCAM

[@onedayagogo]

grift harder

[@deviouspirate1374]

Mercenary thinks he is a soldier.

[@afghanman2155]

The oldest chaiwalas of the British empire lol no shame

[@GhylmanButt]

Please make sense.

[@bigoof1828]

You are clearly jealous, shame.

[@GhylmanButt]

@@bigoof1828 lol he must be

[@Christinebanks11]

The man with the medal accomplished more than you ever can!

[@Ghurshah]

And you are the Youngest chailwala of that same empire...

[@onedayagogo]

well folks, you've seen how the government often treats native Brits with complete and utter total contempt, so don't be too surprised if they rarely care about anyone else either. they've always been the same...

[@s1warrior220]

Hes done well for his age 🙏

[@sharonjames2041]

😢😢FREE PALESTINE ✊🏿NATO MUST BE DISBANDED 😢😢😢😢WAR ✊🏿❤

[@honved1]

wtf does nato have to do with Palestine?

[@AkhilG117]

Why the focus on religion though and not just all soldiers?

[@notorio526]

That's your takeaway from this?

[@R8V10]

Maybe because Muslims always seem to get a lot of stick.

[@fareehakhatun9854]

The media always focuses on Muslims, we can’t catch a break. They don’t see us as human, the media is obsessed with dehumanising us based on religion.

[@pablogats4627]

​@@fareehakhatun9854normal everyday ppl don't see you as human either 😂

[@sharonjames2041]

😢PR STUNT...BUT 😢😢😢😢😢✊🏿💔

[@yottwr6108]

The thousands of 'lashkars', who were from mostly present day Bangladesh. They were merchant seamen and naval personnel who went down with their ships in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Pacific.

[@GrahamJackson-j2s]

Israel 🇮🇱 forever ❤

[@anz_14]

Go live in Israel then.

[@bigoof1828]

This world will come to an end ,then everyone will be answerable for their deeds,which will be recorded in your own book.

[@earthworm2590]

Yet again your arrogance and also entitlement Ia shown also destroy a beautiful moment These "brown muslims" old boys caught for uk and were proud 👏

[@DrGreen-rn1wd]

Tommy Robinson dad was in the war as well he did his part, sadly he was cleaning the toilets 😅

[@big_slurp4603]

Commonwealth soldiers were and still are the backbone of our military. Gurkhas, Fijians, St. Lucians and more. Lest we forget.

[@NANA-kd7yg]

Channel 4 is now the new BBC.

[@drcommonsense1]

What?