Columnist Critiques Grand Displays of Patriotism in India

A writer named Tavleen Singh watched a lot of TV one morning.

She saw that all the news channels were showing a big celebration for a leader named Sardar Patel.

There were dancers and songs, and the Prime Minister seemed to enjoy it.

But, she noticed that other important news, like a meeting between two world leaders, was not being shown.

Tavleen thought these big shows of patriotism are like something from less confident countries.

She believes that if India is truly a strong democracy, it doesn't need to put on such parades.

She also mentioned that many young people are trying to leave India to find better lives, even facing hardship, which makes her question the idea of a 'new India'.

Instead of big shows, she thinks people should focus on cleaning up their country.