Bharatiya Junta Podcast BJPod Thoughton Ki Baraat- The (war) show must go on
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May 30, 2025 Arundhati Roy, an acclaimed Indian author and activist known for her sharp criticisms of societal issues, delves into the troubling normalization of violence and propaganda masked as patriotism. She critiques the commercialization of war and the manipulative theatrics of grief that shape national identity. Through poignant discussions on the dynamics of Hindutva and resistance movements, Roy urges a reevaluation of nationalism and accountability in governance, all while expressing her enduring love for India and its marginalized communities.
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War As Spectacle
- India's war efforts have shifted from sober, strategic actions to theatrical displays and nationalism as spectacle.
- This shift sacrifices diplomatic progress and strategic autonomy for short-term domestic applause.
Performative Mourning and Allegiance
- Mourning in India has become performative and is used to demonstrate allegiance rather than express genuine grief.
- Asking critical questions about tragedies is now seen as disloyalty and often suppressed.
Doubt Suppressed Equals Tyranny
- The demand for unquestioning unity after tragedies silences inquiry and suppresses accountability.
- This fosters tyranny by equating doubt and questions with disloyalty.