Congress MP Manish Tewari stated that India's internal cohesion is crucial for protecting its strategic autonomy and serving as its primary defense against external challenges. Speaking at the launch of his book, 'A World Adrift,' Tewari emphasized that pluralism is essential and warned against religious polarization weakening the social fabric, even if it yields electoral dividends. He asserted that India's strength to engage with the world on its own terms stems from internal unity, not external factors, highlighting its robust democratic tradition as a global beacon.