Former President Pranab Mukherjee has said, India derives its strength from tolerance and diversity makes this country special. Addressing the Shiksha Varg of RSS at a function in Nagpur this evening, Mr Mukherjee shared his thoughts on nation, nationalism and patriotism. he said, Indian nationalism emanated from universalism, assimilation and co-existence.

Earlier, the former President visited birth place of the RSS founding Sarsanghachalak Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. Mr Mukherjee was welcomed by the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.