Pragya Thakur says what many of her fellow Hindutva adherents think but don't say. She is no loose cannon or maverick-she is the advance guard, put in front to say the unsayable which then slowly enters the conversation. After which comes calls for debate. 1/n
Then commentary begins and other, less toxic and more 'reasonable ' people talk about it, history books become ambivalent and before we realize it becomes normalized. It may take years, but the masters of this project are in no hurry. 2/n
For decades, Sanghis have held on firmly to the belief that Gandhi and Nehru betrayed India. They are taught that Godse was a martyr for the Hindu cause. Today they chafe at having to praise Gandhi. Pragya is their safety valve to let off steam. 3/n
Some pro-forma noises will be made against Pragya but she will be hailed privately. First it was Yogi, now it is Pragya. The next toxic person will make her look good. There is an unending supply in the Hindutva ranks.
It will be very interesting
to see how exactly BJP handles Pragya Tiwari. She should be sacked from the party and will then have to resign from Parliament, but that will reflect on those who gave her a ticket.
to see how exactly BJP handles Pragya Tiwari. She should be sacked from the party and will then have to resign from Parliament, but that will reflect on those who gave her a ticket.
