The identity that was largely believed in post independence Indian times was that anybody who was patriotic had to join the Indian Army. A person not in the defense services was not considered patriotic and was self centered.
I like to believe a farmer who provides us food is as patriotic as the army men.
Times have changed and many people today feel that a person who resides in India is only an Indian. I believe it is a conservative mindset, which has led us to believe the same.
I believe that Gandhi came through after sometime in South Africa and England and he was considered as a patriot. Swami Vivekanda preached his Vedanta in the west and his patriotism was never questioned.
I like to believe an NRI who stays in Silicon Valley, funds or invest in the startups in India is as patriotic as anyone who resides in India. He helps in policies governing the relations with Indian subcontinent or with its neighbor Pakistan.
Many persons pretend to be patriotic by shouting slogans and being residents if India permanently.
I would like to believe in the present context the person who works with devotion for the country irrespective of where he stays is truly patriotic and ought to be supported.
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