@RichardMCNgo The British had little to do with it. A unifying culture had already developed in India over several millennia. It was the princes who were blocking political unification. When the British for selfish reasons weakened the princely states the forces of unity acted immediately.
@llSO1ll@amjadt25 The UAE is a brilliant example of what modern, sophisticated, tolerant Arab states can achieve. The Saudis and Kuwaitis have a lot to learn.
@JRuebl47185 Europe needs to go back to its pagan past if it has to become truly spiritual again. As an Indian I find christianity to be unintellectual & shallow. Love & compassion are found in other religions too. Christianity died with Jesus who was truly an avatar of the Divine.
@shadowcanman Unfortunately Indian leaders after Independence asked Mountbatten to stay on as Gov Gen & had Bucher, Lockart etc serve as the Generals. Reading this comment shows what a mistake that was. They should all have been kicked out. The Royal Indian Navy rebellion would have succeeded.
@yuanyi_z@Gokul_Sahni Dr Zhu, not just the Brits. The French got very favorable terms when they left Pondicherry. They kept not just the consulate & its associated assets but the school, the Institute etc all of which are precious real estate. They had previously given precious land to Cath Churches.
Not only did India not do that, but all British civil servants in India were allowed to retain their jobs on their original expatriate terms, including a promise of promotion prospects. The last British Indian Civil Service member didn't leave Indian service until 1968.
@blauvelt_@RajeevSharma00 “Slightest pushback”! Most of the vilest, most horrible, despicable, racist, hateful, Nazi era like language has been used for Indians using isolated, manipulated, exaggerated memes, photos, and videos!
SR Goel observed that Gandhi worked on ppl's feelings & got ephemeral popularity; whereas the Left incl Nehru worked on ppl's minds & changed their beliefs for good. Likewise, Sanghis teach them sentimental patriotism & leaves their rational convictions in the Leftists' care.