Originally posted by: Mahisa_22
Because they still are opposed by the majority in India, even the ones who voted for BJP. Fringe elements don't enjoy popular support. Any atrocity by right-wing elements always receive widespread condemnation.
On the other hand, atrocities committed by Islamic radicals always get downplayed by the left-leaning media and liberals.
I agree with you on appeasement of Muslims which started from independence itself. And I agree Islamic terrorism around the world gets downplayed by liberals.
And I agree BJP won't dare follow the diktats of the fringe elements precisely because the majority of Hindus would revolt. I disagree with the characterization of BJP supporters as dangerous. They're voters, desperate for a decent government.
But...
Congress is still present and would return to same policies if they win. So it makes sense to bring them into a discussion. They sucked, they were corrupt and practically destroyed the country. They're the reason BJP is now in power. They're the reason a thug party like the BJP stays in power. Yeah, they're barely a step up from Taliban. The complete blackout of Kashmir is evidence. That's not being done by fringe elelements. It is very much anti democratic.
Bringing in the Mughals and their atrocities into a discussion about current intolerance against successful Muslims, esp someone secular in his public life like SRK, reeks of bigotry. It practically screams You Invader, You! Because there are no Mughals now to deal with. Only Muslims of Indian origin.
Still, multiple people messaged me that's not what Ashley meant. If so, I made a huge mistake, and I apologize. The above is my explanation.
Edited by HearMeRoar - 3 years ago
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