Harvard Journal

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Patriotism versus Nationalism Dr. Shashi Tharoor

A struggle is going on between the two ideas of India. One is based on the narrow concept of Indianness, whereas the other, broader and more inclusive, points towards an India anchored in the institutional and constitutional pillars of civic nationalism. Twenty-five years away from its centenary, all citizens, patriot or nationalist, will have to choose the India they want to help build.


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