2019 Video of Tejasvi Surya Linking Modi Support With Patriotism Resurfaces, Sparks Fresh Debate

A 2019 campaign video of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya equating support for Narendra Modi with patriotism has resurfaced, triggering criticism and debate over.
2019 Video of Tejasvi Surya Linking Modi Support With Patriotism Resurfaces, Sparks Fresh Debate
2019 Video of Tejasvi Surya Linking Modi Support With Patriotism Resurfaces, Sparks Fresh Debate A short campaign clip from 2019 featuring BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has resurfaced on social media, reigniting debate over the limits of political rhetoric and the meaning of patriotism in a democratic society. The 15-second video, recorded during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign in Bengaluru South, shows Surya framing the election as a test of loyalty to the nation. In the clip, he states that those who support Narendra Modi are “with India,” while those who oppose him are “against India.” Fresh Criticism Over Democratic Values The resurfaced video has drawn sharp criticism from political observers and social media users, who argue that equating support for a single political leader with patriotism undermines the foundations of a pluralistic democracy. Many have pointed out that India, as a constitutional republic, is larger than any ind…