The President of India has once again raised the issue of intolerance. While delivering the Republic day speech, Pranab Mukherjee has touched many sensitive issues. ` When grim instances of violence hit at these established values which are at the core of our nationhood, it is time to take note. We must guard ourselves against the forces of violence, intolerance and unreason,’ said Pranabji in his speech. The president has even hinted at the Pathankot incident ‘…we cannot discuss peace under a shower of bullets,’ stated the President explaining the suspension of dialogues between India and Pakistan. It has always been a tradition for the Presidents to give a speech that would appease the ruling party. But Pranabji who is a staunch devotee of congress seems to break the rule. Though he was assuring that India would achieve growing rate that would help up in eliminating poverty, he was also critisising the government with soft words. `Let us continue to complain, to demand, to rebel,’ was the sensational call by the president this time. And people started wondering… what does that mean!!!