Hery Rajaonarimampianina was among the notable absentees from the military parade held yesterday at Barea Mahamasina stadium. The former president, however, did not fail to send a message of goodwill to the Malagasy people and the Malagasy Armed Forces, who also celebrated their 66th anniversary yesterday. Through a post on his Facebook account, the leader of "Hery Vaovao ho an'i Madagasikara" recalled the importance of celebrating June 26, which marks Madagascar's independence. "It is not merely a celebration but above all an opportunity to rekindle the flame of patriotism that inspires and encourages each of us to join hands and work together for Madagascar's development," he stated. Discreet for several months, Hery Rajaonarimampianina has not commented on the country's current political context, even though his party, HVM, is among the first circles of support for the refoundation regime led by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. In any case, the leader of the "Kravaty Manga" remains optimistic about the country's future. "I believe that Madagascar will achieve its emergence and that Malagasy people will be happy and fulfilled on their land," he emphasized. Is this the former president's way of affirming that, for now, the country is still far from the change and development announced on the kianja?