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India should be able to appreciate every chapter of its history without feeling threatened by it. The Mughals left behind magnificent architecture, art, cuisine, language, and culture. The British left institutions, infrastructure, and the English language—which opened doors for millions, including me. I would not have achieved what I have without mastering English. A mature civilization acknowledges both the achievements and the mistakes of its past. Yet today, too much energy is spent hating what came before us instead of building on it. We should be grateful to the generations that laid the foundations we inherited, learn from history, and focus our attention on creating a better future. The future is full of opportunity. Let’s embrace it rather than remain trapped in endless battles over the past.

Remember - it's never over.

Central govt employees went on strike in 1968 Indira Gandhi's reaction -- 17 people murdered by govt forces -- 12,000 arrests -- 40,000 suspended from job -- 64,000 fired from job This was true democracy in Cong style (Book source: Indira Gandhi and the years that transformed India, by Srinath Raghavan, Yale Press (2025))