Question

why did ali say that he was a National poet and not a nationalst poet? in the chapter 'the ghat of the only world' class 11

Answer 1

Ali said so to express his views on the issue of Kashmir. He loved Kashmir and wrote passionately about the issues related to Kashmir. He was content to be called a national poet but not an extreme nationalist. He had his own moderate views, which were not extreme at all. He believed in inclusion and pluralism. He liked other cultures and religions also.