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Big labels. Small arguments.

A field guide to the names, slogans and shortcuts thrown at people who support Modi or the BJP. What they mean. What we make of them. What deserves a better argument.

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01 The expression.02 Our take.03 A better question.
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01Media & messaging

Godi Media

गोदी मीडिया

When even good news needs permission.

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02Media & messaging

WhatsApp University

A fact does not change when it gets forwarded.

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03Election slogans

Vote Chori

वोट चोरी

Disbelief is not a recount.

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04Election slogans

Modi Must Resign

Democracy is not a family inheritance.

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05Labels for supporters

Bhakt / Modi Bhakt

भक्त / मोदी भक्त

Support is an opinion. It is not a diagnosis.

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06Labels for supporters

Andhbhakt

अंधभक्त

Eyes open. Questions welcome.

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07Labels for supporters

Gobarbhakt

गोबरभक्त

An insult is not a counterargument.

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08Labels for supporters

Gobarchand

गोबरचंद

Name-calling, dressed up as analysis.

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09Labels for supporters

Bhajpilla

भाजपिल्ला

A voter is not somebody’s pet.

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10Labels for supporters

Chaddi / Chaddis

चड्डी

A uniform is not an argument.

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11Media & messaging

Two-Rupee Troll / ₹2 Troll

A price tag is not a payment receipt.

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12Media & messaging

IT Cell Troll

Agreement is not an employment contract.

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13Ideological labels

Saffron Brigade

A colour cannot speak for everyone.

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14Ideological labels

Hindutva Brigade

Define the politics before grouping the people.

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15Ideological labels

Saffron Fascists / Hindutva Fascists

The strongest accusation needs the clearest argument.

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16Labels for supporters

Gaumutra Drinker

गौमूत्र पीने वाला

Political disagreement is no excuse for religious contempt.

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How to read this collection

A sharp voice. A clear distinction.

The usage notes explain the expressions. “Our take” is Unprotest’ own satire and opinion. Linked examples show who used a phrase; they do not automatically prove the accusation inside it.

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