The national anthem doesn’t play in Parliament either. Being grounded on two feet while the national anthem plays before a film, however, does not imply that one necessarily respects his/her nation. Respecting one’s country lies in respecting all people (who as a whole represent the country) and treating them equally. Whether you’re appreciative of the national anthem being played in cinema halls or not, cannot and should not be the measure of how appreciative you are of India. Respect for one’s country depends entirely on the way we think; it’s a way of life.

Source: Indian Express December 02, 2016 12:49 UTC