Nationalism carries flawed ideals that can be transmuted into a cult of vigilantes who are ready to plead their allegiance and prove their loyalty towards a constructed superior identity of a nation.
Indira Gandhi built the Congress on toughness, empathy and pride in roots, culture and national security. Today's Congress leaders seem determined to dissipate her legacy.
Despite the legacy of Indira Gandhi, the Iron Lady who split Pakistan into two, the Congress failed to make a strong anti-terror statement and instead questioned the Balakot airstrike. This has only put patriotic Indians off.
Air India staff will end every conversation with a 'Jai Hind'. With much fervour, of course! What if that order soon percolates into your everyday conversations?
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