A united India, in their view, would be more powerful, peaceful, and prosperous. Nationalism based on race, religion, or other traditional markers tacitly approves of permanent expulsion of minorities from the ‘book’ of citizenship. But countries promoting silly nationalism (which divides humanity and sows the seeds of hatred) cannot survive for too long. The hate-driven nationalism and the countries espousing it ultimately evaporate into nothing. True harmony and progress requires redefining nationalism by creating social and political environment that rewards civic contribution and character rather than any particular race, religion, or class.

Source: The Express Tribune November 25, 2020 04:41 UTC