PATNA, Sept. 29 -- The concept of dharma has been the unifying force of India, binding its people together despite linguistic diversity, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Sunday. Addressing the valedictory session of the third edition of the Unmesha International Literature Festival, organised by the Sahitya Akademi in Patna, the vice-president said: "One dignitary from Europe once asked me how India remains united despite having no common language. I replied that the people here may speak in different tongues, but they remain united through the concept of dharma." Highlighting Bihar's pivotal role in shaping India's civilisational identity, he said that many believe democracy originated in the West, but in fact, Bihar is the birthpla...