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Re-mythologizing history: Brahmanical conspiracy against the future

RSS will build its fascist programme on its unrestrained imagination as it sets out to rewrite history. This is similar to the writing of the Puranas – instead of history – to cover up the social anomalies of Brahmanism. However, today, the Eklavyas have learnt to write and the Shambuks have learnt archery

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Ish Mishra

Ish Mishra is active in social movements and has taught political science in Hindu College, Delhi University.

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