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Indian nationalism is the nationalism of an idea, the idea of an ever-ever land, emerging from an ancient civilization, shaped by a shared history, sustained by pluralist democracy.

— Shashi Tharoor

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The memories of the first Independence Day may have faded, but the power of that magical moment must never be forgotten.

The pluralism and the linguistic diversity of India is something of which we can truly be proud.

The only possible idea of India is that of a nation greater than the sum of its parts.

Extra judicial killings are not acceptable in a society of law.

In building an Indian nation that takes account of the country's true Hindu heritage, we have to return to the pluralism of the national movement.

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