Binding two things is an art in itself — and a significant one. If joining just two elements is such a challenging task, imagine what it takes to bind over a billion individuals in a vast and diverse country like India. That, truly, is one of the most gigantic feats in the universe.
What we choose to bind ourselves with says more about us than it does about the binding force. Cartels, for example, may be bound by money, fame, or power. Pilgrims are often united by bhakti, their devotion. So as citizens, what binds us to this great country?
Until the April 2024 elections, this was a matter of intense debate. One section believed that Hindutva was the glue that held citizens together. Another believed it was the Constitution. The election results made it clear: the Constitution — not ideology — is what triumphs.
Many argue that the Constitution is an alien concept, unsuited for conservative Indian society. But if you read the Preamble, you’ll notice something powerful: it begins with, “We, the people of India…” — not “I, the citizen…”
That single word — We — is what binds this nation. It’s a force not many countries have been able to achieve. India’s unity lies not in a religion, language, or ideology — but in our collective identity, grounded in constitutional values.
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