Dwarkanath
Shantaram Kotnis was
one of five Indian physicians dispatched to China to provide medical assistance
during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938.
Besides
being known for his dedication and perseverance, he has also been regarded as
an example for Sino-Indian friendship and collaboration.
Along
with the Canadian Dr. Norman Bethune, he continues to be revered by
the Chinese people. In April 2005, both their graves were covered
completely in flowers donated by the Chinese people during the Qingming
Festival, a day used by the Chinese to commemorate their ancestors.
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