A post circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked intense debate online after a user claimed that the bjp has pushed india back by at least 100 years, particularly in terms of scientific temper and rational thought. The user pointed out that, even in the 1950s, post-independence india showed greater commitment to reason, education, and scientific progress — a sentiment echoed by many intellectuals and educators in recent years.
Under bjp rule, critics argue, the promotion of pseudoscience, rewriting of history, and heavy-handed emphasis on religious identity have created a climate where inquiry and dissent are discouraged. This, they warn, could have long-term consequences for innovation, education, and social cohesion.
The post further claims that it will take two to three decades to undo the damage caused by the current regime — a statement that reflects the growing frustration among sections of the youth, academics, and political observers. The rollback of progressive values, weakening of academic independence, and the rise of mob-fueled nationalism are seen as deep-rooted issues that won't vanish with a simple change in leadership.
Instead, the commenter suggests that rebuilding India’s intellectual fabric and restoring democratic norms may be a generational task. This perspective resonates strongly with those who feel that india has lost sight of Nehruvian ideals of secularism and scientific advancement.
Adding to the controversy, the user lists a series of prominent bjp leaders whose children have secured top political and administrative positions — amit Shah’s son as ICC Chairman, Rajnath Singh’s son as a bjp MLA, sushma Swaraj’s daughter as an MP, and Dhumal’s son as a Union Minister.
In sharp contrast, the post claims that the children of ordinary bjp supporters are being radicalized, mobilized for street protests, and used as pawns in communal and hyper-nationalist narratives. The implicit critique is of hypocrisy: while leaders' families benefit from legacy politics and power, their supporters are left to bear the brunt of divisive agendas. This post taps into a rising anger over inequality and exploitation within the political machinery — and it’s finding significant traction among disillusioned voters.
Under bjp rule, critics argue, the promotion of pseudoscience, rewriting of history, and heavy-handed emphasis on religious identity have created a climate where inquiry and dissent are discouraged. This, they warn, could have long-term consequences for innovation, education, and social cohesion.
The post further claims that it will take two to three decades to undo the damage caused by the current regime — a statement that reflects the growing frustration among sections of the youth, academics, and political observers. The rollback of progressive values, weakening of academic independence, and the rise of mob-fueled nationalism are seen as deep-rooted issues that won't vanish with a simple change in leadership.Instead, the commenter suggests that rebuilding India’s intellectual fabric and restoring democratic norms may be a generational task. This perspective resonates strongly with those who feel that india has lost sight of Nehruvian ideals of secularism and scientific advancement.
Adding to the controversy, the user lists a series of prominent bjp leaders whose children have secured top political and administrative positions — amit Shah’s son as ICC Chairman, Rajnath Singh’s son as a bjp MLA, sushma Swaraj’s daughter as an MP, and Dhumal’s son as a Union Minister.
In sharp contrast, the post claims that the children of ordinary bjp supporters are being radicalized, mobilized for street protests, and used as pawns in communal and hyper-nationalist narratives. The implicit critique is of hypocrisy: while leaders' families benefit from legacy politics and power, their supporters are left to bear the brunt of divisive agendas. This post taps into a rising anger over inequality and exploitation within the political machinery — and it’s finding significant traction among disillusioned voters.
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