RanjonaNov 8, 2019
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But I always knew what Modi was like. I was part of the Times of India Ahmedabad team that covered the 2002 riots. Every awful story you have heard is true. It was planned, it was vicious, it was controlled by the government. The police stood by. The rioters had lists of who to attack from sales tax and excise departments. Those camps are etched in my memory even though sometimes I want to forget them.
Show threadSai VishalNov 8, 2019
@ranjona In some ways the Ayodhya verdict scares me, if it goes against their wishes as it will give them an opportunity to create the same scenario across India.
Show threadRanjonaNov 8, 2019
@Vishsai
Yes, but I fear they are more devious now. They will continue the war of attrition.
Show threadSai Vishal

@ranjona Think that was the original plan but the sinking economy has thrown a spanner into their plans and now they would require something big to kick-start it again.
The reaction to Kashmir showed how much subdued we have become.

I sincerely do hope I am wrong. But it's something we need to prepare for. We have better communication system. Just need a plan for the worst case scenario to save life's.

Nov 8, 2019 at 4:15amWeb