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Background
Overview
Understanding nationalism is crucial for analyzing India's political discourse, historical evolution, constitutional values, and foreign policy. It's a recurring theme in debates about identity, citizenship, and the nature of the Indian state.
Nationalism refers to a political ideology that involves an individual's identification with, or allegiance to, a nation. It often emphasizes the collective identity, shared culture, language, or history of a people, aiming to promote the interests of a particular nation.