- KR Bharat
- 2025-10-10
The recent surge in divisive rhetoric and actions targeting the foundational values of India poses a grave challenge to the very idea of the nation. India’s strength has always lain in its diversity — a pluralistic society where multiple religions, languages, and cultures coexist under the umbrella of a democratic and secular framework. However, attempts to undermine this delicate balance through communal polarization and intolerance threaten to erode the social fabric painstakingly woven over decades.
Such attacks are not just assaults on individual communities but on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity that define India’s constitutional identity. Upholding the idea of India requires collective resolve — from political leaders, civil society, and citizens alike — to reject hatred, embrace inclusivity, and reaffirm commitment to democratic values. In an era marked by global uncertainties, preserving this unique idea is essential for the country’s unity, progress, and global standing.
