A Civilisation Under Siege: From Nagpur to Pahalgam

The Flames of Nagpur: A Familiar Pattern of Targeted Hate

Just weeks ago, the city of Nagpur witnessed calculated and brutal violence. Islamist mobs orchestrated attacks against Hindu-owned establishments, setting vehicles ablaze and hurling stones at Hindu homes. The spark? A peaceful appeal by Hindu groups to remove a tomb venerating Aurangzeb—the Mughal emperor infamous for his temple demolitions, forced conversions, and violent suppression of Hindus. (This part is taken from OpIndia)

Over 20 tourists were killed in a dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. | OpIndia

Pahalgam Attack: A Chilling Echo of the Past

That same ideological venom surfaced again on April 22 in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Islamic terrorists ambushed a group of unarmed tourists. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers checked IDs and even forced individuals to undress to confirm their faith—executing those identified as Hindus on the spot.

This was no spontaneous act of violence. It was a deliberate, ritualistic act rooted in a worldview that sees Hindus not as fellow human beings, but as obstacles in a relentless ideological war to establish supremacy.

Historical Parallels: Tyrants Reborn in Modern Times

To truly understand Pahalgam, we must revisit the ideological ancestors of this mindset. Aurangzeb, often whitewashed in academic circles, was a tyrant who imposed jizya (a tax on non-Muslims), demolished temples, and carried out systemic religious persecution. Alauddin Khilji, too, is falsely glorified as a capable administrator, when in fact he enslaved Hindu women and children and ravaged communities.

This dehumanisation of Hindus as enemies of faith continues to inspire extremist ideologies today.

The Legacy of Jihad: Not Just History, But a Present Danger

In 2025, this mindset has not only survived—it thrives. The Pahalgam attack mirrors this chilling ideology, where identifying and killing Hindus is seen as fulfilling an ancient mission. From West Bengal to Nagpur, targeted violence against Hindus continues. These attacks are not random—they are ideological campaigns waged under the banner of jihad.

For these radicals, every Hindu temple standing is a humiliation, every celebration a provocation. They are not lone actors with weapons—they are the foot soldiers of a continued civilisational war.

Sanitising History: Academia’s Dangerous Complicity

Despite the atrocities committed, Aurangzeb continues to be praised in some parts of Indian academia. His "administrative skills" are highlighted while the genocide he oversaw is conveniently forgotten. This selective memory is dangerous—it provides ideological validation to those who view him as a hero of the faith.

Pahalgam’s terrorists weren’t acting in isolation. They were inspired by Aurangzeb’s example—a fact openly acknowledged and glorified by some who support shrines in his honour. (This part is taken from OpIndia)

Why Hindus Are Targeted: Defiance in the Face of Tyranny

Hindus are not targeted by accident—they are targeted for their resilience. For rebuilding what was destroyed. For refusing to bow. From the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 to the horrors of Pahalgam, the script remains the same: subjugate or eliminate.

The Dangerous Silence of Political Correctness

Mainstream discourse often shies away from naming the ideology behind such acts. "Terrorism has no religion," they say. But the Pahalgam massacre had clear religious motives. The refusal to call it what it is—jihad—emboldens the perpetrators and betrays the victims.

This silence enables the very ideology that seeks to destroy India from within.

The Assault on Hindu Civilisation: More Than Just Bloodshed

Islamist invaders did not merely kill—they desecrated. From the destruction of Somnath to the temples beneath the Qutub Minar, they sought to erase an entire civilisation’s heritage. Even today, mosques built on razed temples stand as silent symbols of conquest.

This isn’t about inter-religious conflict—it’s about civilisational survival.

Hindus Must Resist, Not Just Remember

Hinduism and other Vedic faiths have never been expansionist. They do not seek conversions or conquest. But recent events show that pacifism cannot come at the cost of survival. The demand to remove tombs glorifying tyrants like Aurangzeb is not hate—it is civilisational self-respect.

Standing up against ideological violence is not extremism—it is moral clarity.

Time for Policy, Not Platitudes

India needs more than condolences. It needs action. Stricter anti-terror laws, faster trials, and no tolerance for denial of the ideological roots of jihad. Media must stop whitewashing terrorists. Academia must stop justifying genocidal emperors. And society must stop treating aggressors and victims as equals.

Conclusion: Never Again

The attack in Pahalgam wasn’t an isolated event—it was a continuation of the same ideological war that began with Ghazni, Khilji, and Aurangzeb. It’s the same script, with new actors.

When Hindus call for the removal of monuments glorifying tyrants, they are not calling for erasure—they are calling for protection. Just as the West never built a shrine to Hitler, India must stop glorifying its own tormentors.

If we fail to confront this ideology today, it will return again—with stones, with guns, with bombs. The lesson is clear: survival isn’t enough. Resistance is not a choice anymore. It is a duty.

So that never again will anyone have to prove their religion at gunpoint.