Thriving on pluralism

India is now faced with huge challenges and threats, both from within and outside

Outgoing President of India Pranab Mukherjee, in his last televised address to the nation, has said that the soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. India has been thriving on a pluralistic society that reflects unity in diversity from which it derives its major strength. 

He said the pristine glory of India was that it is not merely a geographical entity but carries with it a history of ideas, philosophy, intellect, industrial genius, craft innovation and experience. 

It was great to hear such words from Mukherjee. India is very much all that he described it to be. It is