Patriotism in a Nationalist Paradigm
Patriotism in a Nationalist Paradigm It is no secret that Indian society, over the past half-decade, has become very overtly nationalist in its outlook, primarily because of the nature of the Indian polity today, and the narrative that it has so intricately woven. Since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014, the regime has indisputably brought about a major paradigm shift in Indian politics and society, which has led to ramifications, both good and bad. Foreign Policy The present government has established a much more assertive foreign policy, especially with regard to India’s two main problem areas in international relations: Pakistan and China. Where the UPA had failed miserably in portraying India as a significant force in the psyche of these two antagonists, the NDA has made sure to send a clear message to both, that aggression or humiliation in any form will not be tolerated by India. While UPA sat back and did nothing in the wake of the Pak...