Manufacturing of an ‘antinational’ in India

Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad faced widespread criticism after being falsely accused by Hindu nationalists and Indian authorities on shaky evidence. While his supporters argued his posts were innocent, Renu Bhatia of the Women’s Commission accused him of targeting female military officers without proof, prompting serious legal charges. The Supreme Court later interpreted his comments as having hidden meanings, leading to a Special Investigative Team examining them. However, public and media consensus demonized Mahmudabad, portraying him as aBJP-aligned threat. This case highlights the use of bias and propaganda to silence scholars for political gain.