did India move away from Gandhism?

Gandhi is a very important figure in Indian history. He is after all dubbed "Father of the Nation". However, Gandhi is just one Indian leaders amidst hundreds. Moreover, he represents just a few years in centuries of Indian history. So to center a perception of India around Gandhi is a big mistake.  As time moves on, history fades in the background and historical figures become less revered and less important. Time has moved on in India. While people still respect Gandhi his reverence has faded. People want to give all our freedom fighters their due and not just center it around Gandhi. Our freedom was a collective effort and not granted by one man. People also don't think Gandhi was infallible and think he made several mistakes and poor judgment calls, like any other human in history. Most importantly, the Gandhi concept of non-violence is a very difficult concept for most humans to follow and agree with.  While most Indians do subscribe to civil disobedience and non-violence, they don't see it the way Gandhi did. They are more agitated, passionate and angry.

Ugh! I won't delve into how much we Indians hate people perceiving us as exotic objects. I once met a person who saw me in jeans and t-shirt looking like an everyday American and was disappointed. She expected me to be more colorful and exotic. Personally, I find that perception very narrow minded and insulting. We are human beings just like anyone else on earth, not exotic creatures.

@Polki Zoki – I was born and raised in Bombay. I've known jeans/shorts and tees my entire life. India is not merely the land of elephants and tigers. There is a whole urban educated India that is just like any other city in the world. I'm not insecure nor am I ashamed of my culture. I am more than happy to share it with people who want to learn more about India, its history and traditions. But the fact also is that we are not a zoo or safari for entertainment. Our history and culture is personal, not for exotic indulgences of foreigners. It insulting also insulting when people are shocked that Indians speak English, can assimilate easily in western cultures – it is clear that some still see India as some ancient exotic land of elephants and tigers.  I'm not always offended when people have stereotypes or assumptions about India. Sometimes I know people are genuine, and discuss things with them. Other times I know they are just pretentious pricks like to pretend they are worldly wise.