Along with selfishness & apathy, there's a significant chunk of Indians who believe Muslims need to be taught a lesson- "खूप माजले आहेत ते"- commonly used phrase. Similar to Nazis, Hindutva govt is bringing in laws that majority of people want or will tolerate. Most Germans were+
https://twitter.com/rupagulab/status/1329102254654197761
2. aware of the change of laws & terror tactics in 1930s. But that terror was meant for "people who deserved it", people who were already dehumanised by propaganda. So discrimination & terror used on Jews actually helped Nazis consolidate the regime as people genuinely thought +
3. order is finally being restored & pesky Jews are shown their place. Another big chunk of population are victims of "Spiral of silence"- people who feel their society/friends etc may isolate, neglect or exclude them due to their opinion. These are the people who know things +
4. things aren't quite right. But over past 6 years they have seen others getting targeted as Congi, Pappu & silenced in social circles. Most of them will stay quiet to blend in. It is a deadly combination of radicalisation, selfishness, apathy & herd mentality.
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