Patriotism?
We celebrated our 73rd Independence Day recently. I admit it was less of a celebration of the marked day and more of ‘enjoying and lazing around on any other holiday,’ except for the few counted ones who must have wholeheartedly organized and attended the functions held at the respective institutes and workplaces. I’m not trying to question their patriotic fervour; one should love and respect their country. But how correct is it to hold only one’s value right and criticize others for not having the same beliefs? My views are directed towards state-level patriotism (for I don’t have guts to speak against this nation especially in today’s times where anti-national wave runs high among the citizens). “I Disapprove of What You Say, But I Will Defend to the Death Your Right to Say It.” A beautifully articulated quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hal. However, I would like to add to it ".... in whatsoever way you want to." (Of course, as long as it doesn't cross the l