Two projects of yoking ancient India to nationalism and national identity have been attempted. One carried the seeds of self-critique within it, the second one, that has Indians in thrall now, refuses to look at the ravages wreaked upon the people by so-called Hindus.
As part of the current Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav festivities, a dance play based on the life of social reformer Raja Rammohun Roy will be shown at the Central Vista on weekend.