Patriotism is only a state of mind influenced by the transient conditions of the individual: John Mathew Chandi John

Speaking at the seminar on “Indian Diaspora: Challenges and Adventures” which was jointly organized by GRFDT and Bharati College on 7th April 2016, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist John  Mathew  Chandi  John highlighted many issues that are faced by Indian diaspora today. Being himself a part of the Indian diaspora and lived in many countries, he recounted what really constitute “patriotism”? Patriotism of Indian diaspora is a subject demanding debate. Are they patriotic? If so are they patriotic to the country of their origin? Or are they patriotic to the country of their adoption? The vast majority of diaspora are working class or in Marxian terminology proletariats. They migrated to greener pastures to work and earn a living, not to get involved in politics or in matters of national int