Ironic indeed that people who go on & on about our diversity, pluralism, idea of India... get this strange sneer across their face when it comes to Gujarat, Gujaratis, their language, even their food.
Is it because this one state & it’s people not once but thrice defied their propaganda & vilification by showing them the middle finger & electing Narendra Modi CM ?
Later, as he went on to become PM, again not once but twice, it was only more salt on their wounds
Later, as he went on to become PM, again not once but twice, it was only more salt on their wounds
with the mention of anything Gujarati exposing a cringing cussedness.
Now with a US President on our soil, it seems they will go to any extent to mar this visit & to show down this man they will not hesitate to show down India.
Now with a US President on our soil, it seems they will go to any extent to mar this visit & to show down this man they will not hesitate to show down India.
However, the one big change since 2014 is that the supporters of Narendra Modi are easier, more comfortable, more confident in their space.
The govt it is said, is sometimes unused to power, but its supporters have stood by it & walked alongside it,
The govt it is said, is sometimes unused to power, but its supporters have stood by it & walked alongside it,
demonstrating a grit they didn’t know they possessed.
In the best tradition of Indian hospitality may this visit go as planned.
But once the visitor leaves, PM Modi & HM Shah must do what they do best - swiftly & without fuss bring an end to an insidious agenda.
In the best tradition of Indian hospitality may this visit go as planned.
But once the visitor leaves, PM Modi & HM Shah must do what they do best - swiftly & without fuss bring an end to an insidious agenda.
We are with you.
#NamasteTrump
#NamasteTrump
