The idea of Indian nationalism emerged from ancient civilisation and youngsters should strive to preserve pluralism which is essential for “survival” of the country, senior Congress leader and former minister Shashi Tharoor said here Friday. “The magic of Indian nationalism is that its not based on a particular language, a particular geography, a particular religion or even a particular ethnicity. Indian nationalism is an idea emerging from ancient civilisation, united by a shared history and sustained by our pluralist democracy.
“As young Indian and future leader you must aspire to preserve this pluralism, which is so essential for India’s survival,” he said while addressing a convocation ceremony at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in suburban Vile Parle.
Mr Tharoor said India is fast becoming an “entrepreneurship- driven economy” which has changed its perception on global stage.
“India is increasingly becoming an entrepreneurship-driven economy. Indians abroad have already proved themselves in a number of start-ups they have helmed in places like Silicon Valley,” he said.
“And I know that there is a place not too far from here being called Powai Valley for increasing number of start-ups that are located there. All these have gone on to change our outlook of world,” the Thiruvananthapuram MP said.
