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This article is much FUD. In India, people with opposing political views routinely peacefully coexist - in fact, it is a necessity for a nation the size and di
by throwGuardian 7y ago
This article is much FUD.
In India, people with opposing political views routinely peacefully coexist - in fact, it is a necessity for a nation the size and diversity. Unlike what this article paints, the country is not a two party system. Every shade of opinion has a party that carries it, and it's typical in India to form coalitions vs single party rule, inherently requiring compromises from all involved.
In the US today, walking down the street with a MAGA cap on can lead to an attack. Or the very least draw scorn from opposing viewpoints. In India, a Modi fan can argue with a Rahul Gandhi fan, and then peacefully enjoy their beers without fear of violence or discrimination.
Among my close friends in India, it was routine for differing political opinions, religions backgrounds to debate, but it never got in the way of our comraderie or fun. And I saw that play out at local, state and national levels.
- valarauko 7y ago>In India, a Modi fan can argue with a Rahul Gandhi fan, and then peacefully enjoy their beers without fear of violence or discrimination. I nodded along till the beer part. Besides, these days it is incredibly hard to hold any public opinion, other than a fawning admiration for the PM. If your family and friends don't eviscerate you, the online trolls will.
- screye 7y ago> I nodded along till the beer part. Haha, probably peacefully enjoy Lassi or an Old Monk smuggled from Daman&Diu