When we were in school, we’ve all written essays about India, the land of festivals, its unity in diversity, and rich cultural heritage. I mean, sure it all sounds amazing on paper when you put it like that. India, just as any other country, has its own faults—overpopulation, corruption, communal unrest, the caste system, a lack of basic civic sense, rigid norms and orthodox taboos and what not. But as Madhavan’s character from Rang De Basanti reminds us, Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota!
India has a lot that you can love about her. And Virender Sehwag was probably tapping into this unconditional love Indians have for their motherland when he asked them what they loved most about India.
There are so many lovely things about the great land of Bharat. Which is the thing you love most about our country ?
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
You can only imagine what a crazy influx of responses this question must’ve received!
Sure, they were quite predictable answers, but it’s just such a lovely reminder in these pessimistic times of how much we Indians have to be grateful and proud of.
Let’s pause the pessimism and focus on the good for a while, shall we?
Our nation’s freedom struggle is indeed inspiring!
Nice touch with that point about Sehwag’s batting because it is quite inspiring too!
1) The most inspired and inclusive freedom struggle in history
2) A population that reflects nearly all of humanity’s diversity – religion, language, culture, food
3) @virendersehwag’s batting! https://t.co/OubAF8zjz6— Mohamed Zeeshan (@ZeeMohamed_) December 7, 2018
Now here’s a funny one but totally legit! A lot of people answered ‘jugaad‘ and there’s no way this answer isn’t amongst the top 3!
@virendersehwag Creative mindset of Indian People that says 'Everything is possible' Whether the thing is Right or Wrong. In short JUGAAD TECHNOLOGY. 🙂
And of course our CULTURE, CIVILIZATION ànd TREASURE OF ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE https://t.co/j3IRqFNv7f
— Saurabh Kumar Yadav (@SKYadav_SKY) December 6, 2018
INDIA is a Land of जुगाड़.. #JMD https://t.co/JmOUJ4u55G
— FREAK (Τέρα) (@AAA00n) December 7, 2018
A very beautiful gesture of respect and humility that happens only in India!
We touch our elders feet 🦶 which I like most https://t.co/KiffLdJjKX
— Arun Mathuria (@arun_mathuria) December 7, 2018
And the best part? If you do it on special occasions like birthdays and festivals, you’ll get a nice treat for doing it too!
Hands down the only answer I’m concerned about right now!
— Rashmi (@RashmiNaique) December 6, 2018
Viru paaji was loving all the answers and even replying to some of them!
This one about different cultures blending together beautifully and yet retaining their individuality!
Mutual cooperation of people between diversified culture & languages . 😊 🙏🙏
— Sahil Kautilya 🇮🇳 (@SahilKautilya) December 6, 2018
True ! It is truly beautiful
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
OMG yes! A train journey across India’s length and breadth would be the most ultimate experience!
our country is having such a rich heritage which can be best enjoyed if you travel by train through large distances, when every time at different stations different people will be seen and new experience can be felt
— panchmani (@panchmanisharma) December 6, 2018
Language, culture, food change every 100 kms in our country ! Khoobsoorat aur Adbhut hai bahut yeh
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Duh, not the movie, you guys! The actual holy pilgrimage sight!
Kedarnath 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pLbKJ3VeLp
— 𝕾𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓✨ (@iDaringbaaz) December 6, 2018
Doesn’t it look divine?
Mesmerizing! Bam Bam Bhole !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Of course, any talk about India cannot be without a mention of cricket!
These two Diamonds….💓💓💓💓💓 pic.twitter.com/CnTpLktIdh
— KANNAN SRANK (@dragonpailey12) December 6, 2018
We are lucky that we live in a country where we have got the chance to see these two mighty batsman in a single screen,batting for our country @sachin_rt & @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/Kljo2LrYTu
— Jeetjyoti Kalita (@Jeetjyotik) December 6, 2018
It’s so wonderful to see that other sports like tennis, kabaddi, badminton, hockey, football, wrestling, boxing and so on are also getting love from the masses. Thanks to social media, the limelight is no longer shining only upon cricket, and this spells a new dawn for sports in our country!
Someone brought up Bhagat Singh’s great sacrifice, and it’s one of the many inspiring stories about heroes born of this land!
Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life for Bharat at the age just 23.
— Rahul Sinha (@BeingRahulSinha) December 6, 2018
One of the greatest inspiration one can have , Shaheed Bhagat Singh 🙏🏼
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Speaking of heroes, how can we ever forget our armed forces: army, navy and airforce!
They lay down their lives on the line so that we may be safe and that’s the ultimate profession of love for one’s country!
https://twitter.com/Phanishwar98/status/1070704838025957376
Definitely, Jai Jawan
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
And Jai Kisan! Our farmers are part of this slogan by Lal Bahadur Shastri because they too play a massive role in India’s destiny as we are an agricultural nation.
Not to mention, our scientists and innovators, businessmen and labourers and every single person who works toward bettering the nation!
Our scientists @virendersehwag they r making india 🇮🇳 a leader again https://t.co/aeCTWbqUHG
— Hitesh Lohar (@loharhitesh4) December 6, 2018
Someone mentioned Tamil language and Sehwag’s reply was quite impressive!
https://twitter.com/Immuraliraj/status/1070706302698041344
Romba Nalla people , yepadi irra kinga murali ?
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Viru paaji was quite impressed that a lot of the answers were about India’s unity in cultural diversity, which was much appreciated!
Different cultures of different places..which makes every place unique and beautiful
— aashay (@aashay31) December 6, 2018
I am loving the number of people who are appreciating our culture and unity
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Well, that’s a nice reminder of the fact that we have a lot to begin our efforts in pushing this nation towards its destined greatness! Let’s get cracking!