Originally posted by: MujheMaarjaneDo
There are many BJP supporters who are pro choice, LGBTQ, don't mix the Hindu culture with Hindu religion, who have voiced against white supremacy, voiced against gun slavery in UP and Bihar and for inclusion of minorities rather than exclusion. In India, conservatives can be found in anyone, regardless of their political leanings. So this whole branding of left and right in context of Indian politics is quite inaccurate.
BJP is defined by its views of Hindu-supremacy, a Prime Minister who led a pogrom, and their insistence of building a particular temple. Some supporters know it makes them look bad so they whitewash the party as much as possible to make it seem more palatable and centrist. Usually the people who call themselves centrist are also very firmly on one side but smart enough to know it's embarrassing to publicly associate with that side because of the negativity associated with it.
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