Yes, I too am anti-national, says proud Hindu Rajdeep Sardesai

February 19, 2016 10:43

Without naming any political outfit or right-wing organisations, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai, wrote a stinging column in the Hindustan Times, slamming forces that are splitting the nation between 'national' and 'anti-national'.

'When I was first accused of being anti-national on social media, I was angry. Now, a few years later, the current coarse political discourse, where desh bhakti certificates are being liberally distributed, tempts me to scream: garv se kaho hum desh-drohi hai (proud to be anti-national). Let me tell you why,' writes Sardesai.

The entire column can be read HERE.

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