difference arises from two different interpretations of the concept of "dying for the country".

"Country"
or "state", I believe, is a geographical concept. "Nation", on the other hand, is far more elaborate and
intricate. To me, it is similar to the difference between "house" and "home". The "house" I took birth in
was not my choice, but loving and caring for the people who live with me in that house—now a home—
was, irrespective of all the ups and downs. The whole point being that I love them, care for them, and
would probably (hopefully) not give it a second thought if I ever have to die for them.

I fail to understand how is dying for one's country in war any different from the sacrifices made by our
leaders during the freedom struggle (speaking specifically for India) which are glorified (rightly so) every
day, every month, every year. I don't think even then it was about whether or not "India is worth dying
for". India, per se, is nothing but a piece of land and water, it's the people in it whose lives were at stake.