15 August - Independence day is just over. During thing period I observed a pattern in my Orkut and Facebook account. Most of my NRI friends were wishing "Happy Independence Day". Many of then shared videos of Patriotic songs. Get together were arranged.
This makes me think that "Patriotism" has become fashion amongst NRIs. First of all they left India for better life. Now they feel Proud to be an Indian. What for? If they are so Proud then why left India.
On further analysis, looks like this is a general human tendency. When you are away from India, what you remember is the Good memories of life you spent here. While you are enjoying the prosperity in Developed countries, you miss you family back home. The events like "Independence Day" make you nostalgic.
I could see one more reason behind it but I am not so sure about it. Looks like even though NRIs enjoys better life in Developed world, they are not really accepted by the locals as part of the community. They always feel isolated from the mainstream. This makes them become sensitive towards their homeland India.
Guys, it's not Patriotism but just a Guilt.
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