Piyush Mishra gives lesson in nationalism

LUCKNOW: Noted lyricist and scriptwriter Piyush Mishra exhorted the budding managers to be

true nationalists

. “Jo apne desh ka nahi hua woh apni girlfriend ka kya hoga (One who is not committed to the nation, cannot be so to his girlfriend),” said Mishra while interacting with the young audience on the first day of the three-day annual business, cultural and sports fest, Manfest-Varchasva.

Speaking about the country’s current political scenario on the sidelines of the event, Mishra said, “There is no option other than PM Narendra Modi who can run this nation better.” Mishra added that leaders like Nitish Kumar and Akhilesh Yadav are dynamic who can take the country forward but at present, it’s only Modi.

Elaborating on nationalism, he said, “We must learn nationalism from Western countries. When the national anthem is played there, even football players stand in the ground. But in India, nationalism and patriotism are linked with anything and everything,” he added.