Arundhati’s Facts

By Rupali Gaurav

In a scathing rejoinder to 'The Economist' the brilliant and outspoken Arundhati Roy has clarified many issues that India and her supporters do not want to face.

She is very clear that Narendra Modi Gujrat's Chief minister is a member of the radical militant Hindu RSS (Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh). He is still being investigated for the 2002 pogrom in Gujrat in which more than 2000 Muslims were massacred. He is well known for promoting communal hatred and it was the RSS and the Hindu vote that reelected him. The RSS is a fascist organization and responsible for driving over 150000 Muslims from their homes in Gujrat after the massacre. Under Modi there is communal apartheid and Muslims are forced to live in ghettos. The US denied Mr Modi a visa because of his role in promoting violence and communal hatred. Mr Ratan Tata a leading Indian businessman publicly endorsed Modi for Prime Minister indicating the Hindu state of mind.

Arundhati correctly assesses the Kashmiri demand for AZADI---Freedom. She quotes Indian security sources for her assertion that 25% of India's territory is affected by Maoist insurgencies. This area is outside government control. Recently the Indian Prime Minister admitted that actions against Maoists have failed. She is, therefore, right in her prediction that in October a massive military operation will be launched in states like Chattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkand to regain control. More than 26000 paramilitary troops are being raised for this task but in reality it will be the Indian Army carrying out the task. Such operations are underway in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. She mentions Dantewara and Abujmaad as places where villages have been burnt and even security forces cannot venture there now.

Read Complete Article : Arundhati's Facts