India, the "largest democracy in the world", is quickly sliding toward outright fascism. If you don't know about the occupation of Kashmir happening right now, please watch this video by @Case4Kashmir and read this thread.
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Modi, who was re-elected in May, was part of a group called the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the BJP is its political wing. A former member of the RSS was responsible for the assassination of Gandhi & it holds anti-Muslim & anti-Christian views.https://www.npr.org/2019/05/03/706808616/the-powerful-group-shaping-the-rise-of-hindu-nationalism-in-india …
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Modi was recently on-stage w/ Trump in TX for an event billed as one of the largest ever receptions of a foreign leader in the US. “Mr Trump used his speech to heap praise on Mr Modi, who he said was doing a 'truly exceptional job for India' & its people.”https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49788492 …
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As news of Kashmir tends to get downplayed or even blacked out by the press & social media, know that this is happening under the fascist leadership of what was once the largest democracy in the world. We must not turn our backs when democracy is under attack, both home & abroad.
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We're a despicable species! The Indian in me is ashamed.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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This is completely false.
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