1. Political leaders are trying to gratify themselves by promoting sectarian ideas around language and identity, while opponents disguise themselves as broad-minded. 2. As a common man, the author feels torn between fear of losing identity and livelihood, and the strength of a unifying attitude. 3. The solution is for common people to understand that problems arise from generalizing feelings of inadequacy or fear of domination, and to rise above obstacles through growth rather than reacting in a vicious manner.