In India, as in other democracies, politics is competitive, noisy, and often turns bitter. Snubs, boycotts, name-calling and accusations are commonplace. Yet there are lines that should not be crossed, decencies that must be preserved, because political rivals are not enemies, the nation — and the idea of it — is larger than any individual or party. This ethos was evident on Constitution Day less than a fortnight ago, when the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses stood together to read from the Preamble. It was a powerful reminder that all draw legitimacy from the Constitution, all hold an equal stake in its future. That spirit was notably........

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