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You know what, let’s get truly serious about decolonisation. Let’s remove one of the most prevalent symbols of imperialist excesses in India - potatoes. The centre must remove potatoes from all govt establishments if it truly cares about decolonisation. #TataBatata
Potato cultivation didn’t exist in India/ Akhand Bharat/ Bharatavarsha till at least the 15th century. However, the British planted it, set up research centres for the cultivation of this non native plant - why? It’s a controversy. Band karao ye
The evil samosa and all its B-grade cousins - Batata vada, Bonda, and other Besan fried snacks - are all foreign to Akhand Bharat. Just like potatoes, the concept of deep frying wasn’t native to India till at least the first interactions with central Asian cultures…
