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 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