Janhit: Sadhvi Pragya’s Controversial Statement on Terrorism’s ‘Color’ Sparks Debate | ABP NEWS

The recent acquittal of Sadhvi Pragya and others in the Malegaon blast case has reignited debates on the politicization of terrorism in India. Pragya’s statement claiming terrorism has a "green color" sparked controversy, especially after years of the “saffron terrorism” narrative propagated during the UPA government. Experts and political analysts stress that terrorism is devoid of any religion or color, and labeling it otherwise only fuels division. Sadhvi Pragya asserted that Hindus cannot be terrorists, describing Hinduism as inherently tolerant and peaceful. However, critics argue that such statements politicize terrorism, ignoring the complexity and varied nature of terror acts. The Malegaon case verdict has exposed the misuse of “saffron terror” allegations as political tools rather than facts. Historically, color-coded terror warnings (like the U.S. Homeland Security color system) symbolize threat levels, not ideologies or religions. India’s national flag, featuring saffron, white, and green, stands for courage, peace, and growth — values that contradict associating any color with terror. In conclusion, terrorism transcends religion and color. Assigning hues to it only distracts from addressing the real threats and harms the social fabric. The debate underscores the need for unbiased, fact-based discourse on terrorism and national unity.