At the World Council of Religions in Pakistan, Ali Maharaj Gaur, a Hindu thinker, offered a measured and thoughtful reflection on identity, belief, and coexistence. Moving beyond ritual, his speech touched on the intersections of religion, rights, and nationalism—raising questions about belonging within an Islamic republic and the space for minorities in its evolving structure. Referencing 23rd March and the role of the Pakistan Army, he framed patriotism not as uniformity, but as a shared responsibility rooted in dignity, memory, and the names and stories of all families that shape the nation.