Thread by @priyankadeo

Here is a classmate of mine who has answered back to my article in Indian Express. Here is my response in a thread. 1/15
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/op-ed/…

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

1. I haven’t publicly bashed or given out names of my fellow alums out of respect- even though I easily could have on a national platform. You didn’t return the favour- bashing my name and platform- like your ‘anguished’ liberal colleagues. #ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests

2. Speaking of anguished....Calling me a ‘disgrace’ on my Facebook wall for voicing my opinion....well, I hardly call that ‘anguished.’ Rude and un-objective.
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

3. I am not blaming or shaming the masses of India. But yes, I have implored multiple times to the masses and protestors to read the bare text of the bill/act before you go and protest.
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

4. Plenty of posters, videos which show protesters are ill-informed or ignorant outright of what the bill does. Then why are they out there protesting in the first place? Ie. A ‘woke’ liberal indeed:

https://twitter.com/knowthenation/status/1208040613079158790?s=21

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

5. As for this liberal trap- you have written ‘they (anti-CAA) doubt the intentions behind the law.’ Wait what? The intention is to serve religiously persecuted minorities which has been acknowledged by BJP and Opposition!
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

6. You’re prematurely meshing NRC w/CAA- this is the misinformed trap I talk abt. Why are you mixing them together when 1 doesn’t exist?! It’s like planning a birthday party for your child when you haven’t given birth yet.
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

7. You write “This is what occurs when ppl who lack formal training in political philosophy or law but work as journalists”

BA Political Science, BA Sociology/Anthro @UISedu
MS Journalism @USC (#1 rank globally, journalism)

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

8. Perhaps you should have checked my credentials before insulting me. Is this article full of personal attacks for both me and @nijunction? I guess you guys go for personal attacks as your best counter. Ah well.

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

9. This article lacks 1 objective argument on CAA. Its all about me falling into a trap and then continues to insult me personally. Please do watch the @nijunction explainer videos-theyre scripted based on bare act text.
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

10. I have also gone, met, covered the refugees who have benefitted from the act. Please see how the act has helped them redeem full rights while you are busy insulting ppl & platforms. Link:

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

11. The only objective argument you have made at best that of exclusion- but as made clear by NIJ explainer videos, refugees not included in this act are covered under the Foreigners Act of the Constitution

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

12. The act helps over 31K refugees like the ones in the video link in point 10 get back human rights and dignity. Those people now, have a chance at LIFE WITH DIGNITY.

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

13. Instead of focusing on giving persecuted back their dignity, liberals busy linking CAA to NRC which is not even in existence yet which is spreading confusion & adding to chaos.
Read the bill, make objective arguments.
#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

14. I must thank you for citing me and @nijunction. In my opinion, it is disrespectful to bash a fellow peer’s name on public platforms, but your articles have tripled the traction of my IE article :)
indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

#ShahinBaghProtest #CAA_NRC_Protests #IndiaSupportsCAA

Also
-MSc Media, Communications @LSEnews
-Masters from @Harvard - in case the first few weren’t convincing enough for you.