Loyalty to Country Always. Loyalty to Government Only
When It Deserves
by Atrishekhar (SOSSIN CLASSESS)

INTRODUCTION

Explain the context under which he said it.

It’s a quote by Mark Twain

Define loyalty- Give
a broad based definition, don’t limit it the topic.

Elaborate on the types (loyalty in personal
& professional relationships, loyalty to one’s values, principles, etc).

Give examples.

BODY

PARA-1

What is a government?

Explain. Do they differ? If yes, how & why?

What is a country?

Explain loyalty to the country & loyalty to the govt with simple examples

PARA -2

PARA 3

Write about the different forms of demonstrating loyalty to the country.

Mention the
relevant constitutional provisions- Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, DPSP

Delve deeper into “Loyalty to the country”. Why is it necessary always? Why is it non-negotiable?

PARA 4

Delve
a bit into history- the independence struggle- how was loyalty showcased then?

PARA 5

Loyalty through service for the country, abhorring corruption, crime. To ensure the
prosperity of the country- we must first ensure the overall prosperity of all its citizens.
Loyalty can be showcased through improving human capital, social capital. Ensuring
equity in health, education, employment. Reverse brain drain. Preserving & protecting the
natural capital.

Mention various dimensions of showcasing loyalty to the country. Give a timeline
as to how it progressed through the ages.

Utilizing one’s abilities to be of service to fellow citizens & the nation. International
dimension- Diaspora

Give examples. Swami Vivekananda, Gandhiji, and various other prominent personalities.

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Para 8

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PARA 9

Loyalty to the govt. We’ve explained what is meant by govt earlier

Mention different types
of govt: monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, dictatorship, etc.

When does a govt “deserve”
loyalty? Why is the loyalty conditional? Give examples. Is a govt infallible?

Mention the various deficiencies a govt is prone to- how to counter them (people are the
popular sovereign).

Panopticon, Digital surveillance. Give examples. Mal administration,
encouraging the creation of a divisive society, etc

Give examples. Independence struggle- Gandhiji- sedition- quotes, anecdotes. Include
International examples too.

What does a govt have to do to deserve loyalty? Good governance. Write about th

Para 10:

Mention Supreme Court Cases on these topics- the judgments’. International scenario too.
Case studies.

CONCLSION

Give a positive and holistic conclusion. The role of loyalty & patriotism in a country. Who is
an ideal citizen, what defines an ideal govt? How do we ensure overall progress? What makes a nation successful