Indian alt-right glossary

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::'''See [[Alt-right glossary]] for our overall inspiration'''
Much like the [[alt-right]] in North America and Europe, the [[far-right]] in [[India]] has its own lexicon of in-group [[memes]] and [[jargon]].<ref>https://amp.scroll.in/article/1023789/why-trads-indias-alt-right-remain-untouched-online-despite-hate-crimes</ref> In Indian English, some of these are derived from like-minded movements in the larger Anglosphere and given an Indian twist, some are based on Hindi or other regional languages rendered into Latin script and possibly mixed with English or "leet-speak", basically forming a rich cultural tapestry of ways to be cruel.

This list is inspired by our popular [[Alt-right glossary]], and is made even more necessary by the fact that the larger social media world for English speakers is largely composed of people who simply don't ''get'' the culture of the Indian Right, giving them a lot of leeway to mob Reddit, Discord, YouTube comment sections, and the like with very aggressive input that often violates the platform's Terms of Service, but gets a pass because a tech worker in [[California]] has no idea what a "{{sl|Katua/katwa/k2a|k2a}}" is. So this list exists to compile these terms to raise awareness of the dangerously violent strains of [[bigotry]] in the corners of the Indian English social media world that might otherwise be overlooked. 

''Please note this list focuses on terms used in Indian English, with some flex for terms/phrases that are in Hindi or regional languages but would be commonly dropped into discussions otherwise in English and commonly recognized by participants.''

==Dogwhistles==
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[[File:Typical Hindutva social media.jpg|center|200px|thumb|Typical [[Hindutva|Hindu nationalist]] social media.]]
===🚩===
The triangular red flag emoji (🚩) refers to the flag of [[#Hindu Rashtra]], simply known as {{wpl|Bhagwa Dhwaj}} (lit. Saffron Flag). The [[RSS]] has infamously been against the usage of the Indian national flag (🇮🇳), saying "it will never be respected and owned by Hindus."<ref>{{wpa|Rashtriya_Swayamsevak_Sangh#Opposition_to_the_National_Flag_of_India}}</ref>

===🏹===
The bow-and-arrow emoji (🏹) refers to the iconic bow and arrow ({{wpl|Brahmastra}}) of {{wpl|Rama||,}} a Hindu [[god]].

===Akhand Bharat===
'''Akhand Bharat''' (lit. '''United India''' or '''Greater India''') is an [[irredentism|irredentist]] mythical geographical extension of the Indian territories to encompass most of South Asia, akin to the [[Nazi]] concept of [[Lebensraum]].

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===Bvll===
'''Bvll''' is faux-[[Latin]]ization of 'bull', roughly equivalent to the [[manosphere]] term, '[[Manosphere glossary#Chad|chad]]'. It is also used within the Western [[alt-right]].<ref>[https://archive.is/wip/vR3qU Bvll is bull, chad has a different meaning to it but we use it as alpha men] by paarthurñax (4:17 AM · May 1, 2020) ''Twitter'' (archived from 29 Aug 2021 17:53:30 UTC).</ref>

===Cauliflower farmer===
The term '''cauliflower farmer''' refers to the {{wpl|1989 Bhagalpur violence||,}} which killed more than a thousand people comprising mostly [[Muslims]], and displaced 50,000 more, during which a [[Hindu]] police officer killed more than a hundred Muslims in the Logain massacre and buried them in the cauliflower plantation nearby to hide the evidence.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210522100130/https://twitter.com/saralpatel/status/1389819384378494977 You might have read about "Cauliflower" farmer/farming on many Right Wing accounts here& on Instagram lately. Do you know what it means? It refers to Logain Massacre during 1989 Bhagalpur Riots, where 116 Muslims were killed, buried & cauliflower were planted to hide the bodies.] by @SaralPatel (11:18 AM · May 5, 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from May 22, 2021).</ref>

===Ghar Wapsi or Suddhi===
'''Ghar Wapsi''' (lit. Homecoming) is the name under which various modern [[Hindutva]] organisations orchestrate their religious conversions to Hinduism.<ref>{{wpa|Ghar Wapsi}}</ref> It is part of the larger '''Suddhi''' (lit. Purification) movement.<ref>{{wpa|Shuddhi (Hinduism)}}</ref> They prefer this term over conversion because of the pseudohistorical myth that in the past, [[#Hindu Rashtra|Hindu Rashtra]] [[#Akhand Bharat|extended all over the globe]] and everyone was a Hindu. Hence, a religious conversion outside Hinduism is seen as betrayal of one’s culture, but a foreigner adopting Hindu culture is seen as “purification” rather than conversion as they are returning to the “truer” religion.

===Hindu Rashtra===
The '''Hindu Rashtra''' (lit. '''Hindu Nation''') is the main goal for [[Hindutva]]; a Hindu supremacist [[ethnostate]].

This was first described by the major [[RSS]] leader [[M. S. Golwalkar]].

===Kali Yuga===
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'''Kali Yuga''' is a concept in Hinduism that refers to the "age of the demon" or the "age of darkness". In far-right political spaces, the Kali Yuga is appropriated by traditionalists; to denounce the modern world as being decadent, while reminiscing of the [[good old days]], the [[golden age|Golden Age]] of India.

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===Kattar Hindu and Viraat Hindu===
'''Kattar Hindu''' and '''viraat Hindu''' refer to Hindus who are "proud of their culture;" supremacists. Similar to saying "[[It's Okay to Be White|It's OK To Be Hindu.]]"<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Chodi/comments/fe7ft0/to_all_apologetics_hindus/ To all apologetics hindu's] Posted by u/mister_fbiman (2020) ''Reddit''. Note: By "apologetic Hindus" the post is likely referring to [[#Raita]]s.</ref> ''Kattar'' means 'hardcore' in Hindi and ''Viraat'' means 'huge' in Gujarati.

===Trads===
'''Trads''' are [[Hindu]] traditionalists; they are called unapologetic for subscribing to the old beliefs of Hinduism, such as [[caste]]ism and [[sati]].

==Religious slurs==
===Abdul===
'''Abdul''' is a common Arabic name in the Muslim community, but used as a slur.<ref name=uncheck/>

Abdul is not used as a standalone name, but rather with another word such as Abdurrahman (Abd-ul Rahman, "slave of the merciful [[God|<nowiki>[God]</nowiki>]]").

===Alia Malia Jamia===
'''Alia Malia Jamia''' is a catchphrase referring to Muslims. The phrase itself has no real meaning besides the fact that the three names sound a bit Muslim and have assonance. It was first used by [[Narendra Modi]] and then popularised by Amit Shah.<ref>https://theprint.in/features/khan-market-gang-to-chowkidar-chor-hai-words-phrases-that-dominated-politics-in-2019/343078/</ref>

===Bakri premi===
'''Bakri premi''' (बकरी प्रेमी) in Hindi translates to "[[goat]] lover".<ref name=uncheck/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210409063104/https://twitter.com/doubtfulLucifer/status/1380407780486475779 Guys pls follow our Respected Bakri Premi Maulana Saahab @Pkmkbb420 in large numbers. Dont miss out on the bio] by @doubtfulLucifer (23.30 - 8. huhtik. 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from April 9, 2021).</ref> It refers to 
[[RationalWiki]]’s fascination with goats
 Muslims because of [[Eid]] (sometimes called Bakri Eid<ref>[https://www.opindia.com/2021/07/bakri-eid-animals-sacrifice-vegetarian/ Days before Bakri Eid, members of Muslim community urge Muslims not to slaughter goats] (20 July, 2021) ''OpIndia''.</ref>), the Muslim festival of sacrifice, in which a domestic animal is required to be sacrificed, often a [[sheep]] or a goat.

===Bulla===
'''Bulla''' is the text form of 🅱️ulla (using the 'B emoji'). It is used to avoid censorship of pejorative use of '{{sl|mulla}}' (or mullah, a Muslim clerical title). It is a slur for [[Muslims]] generally.<ref name=uncheck>[https://www.reddit.com/r/AgainstHateSubreddits/comments/fdxlwm/the_rise_in_unchecked_bigotry_from_rchodi/ The rise in unchecked bigotry from /r/Chodi] Posted by u/Bharatendu_Rasa (2020) ''Reddit''.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210830044102/https://twitter.com/patel_afc/status/1432201621669302272 🅱️ulla so who cares] by @patel_afc (9:40 PM - 29 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 30, 2021).</ref>

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===Katua/katwa/k2a===
'''Katua''', '''katwa''' (katua + [[fatwa]]), and '''k2a''' are used as crude slurs for [[Muslim]] males,<ref>[https://twitter.com/JayJPatele/status/1431308994803474432 Camel urine* can’t even type right. Katua] by @JayJPatele (10:33 AM - 27 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 27, 2021).</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210825022518/https://twitter.com/SONAM_RAJPUT786/status/1430248779672788995 When we were under mughal empire,our girls were fighting with those malechas & don't even think about them but now when we are independent they are shamelessly submitting themselves to them,the reason we all know is their we must have to tell our girls about the "katwa" jihad] by @SONAM_RAJPUT786 (12:20 PM - 24 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 25, 2021).</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210824153147/https://twitter.com/sohamroy444_das/status/1430068287862312967 Now many k2a infiltrated into shivsena] by @sohamroy444_das (12:23 AM - 24 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 24, 2021).</ref> derived from ''kat'' (काट), which is a cognate for 'cut', referring to male Muslims being [[Circumcision|circumcised]]. It is on the same level of vulgarity as the [[Nigger|n-word]]. K2A is an abbreviation of katwa.<ref name=uncheck/>

The word also refers to the name of a Hindu town ({{wpl|Kathua}}) in a mostly Muslim state ([[Jammu and Kashmir]]). Kathua was where the {{wpl|Kathua rape case}} took place, where an eight-year-old girl was drugged, brutally gang [[rape]]d several times over the course of a week, and strangled to death by a local [[Hindu]] priest, his son, his nephew, and four Hindu police officers, including a constable. Protests in support of the accused were later attended by two prominent ministers of the ruling right-wing [[BJP]].<ref name=rpolhindu>[https://archive.is/FXgi9 Comment explaining the term’s meaning] (Note that r/PoliticalHinduism is a Hindutva far-right subreddit.)</ref>

===Khalistani===
[[file:Flag-of-Khalistan.svg|left|120px|thumb|Flag of Khalistan.]]
'''Khalistani''' is a slur against [[Sikh]]s (in India or elsewhere). {{wpl|Khalistan|"Khalistan"}} is a proposed Sikh separatist homeland comprising the general Punjab regions of both [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], and was a serious issue in the 1980s that led to major violence. So it is a real issue, less so today than in past years, but used as a blanket term for Sikhs, its implication is that Sikhs aren't "real" members of the society that they live in, but are scheming "people without a nation" pressing their own interests ([[International Jewish conspiracy|sound familiar?]]).
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===Mleccha===
{{wpl|Mleccha|'''Mleccha'''}} refers to any non-[[Hindu]]. ''Mleccha'' is a [[Sanskrit]] term for “foreign” people who did not know the [[Vedas|Vedic]] tongue.

===Moslim===
''Moslim'' means [[Muslim]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/librandu/comments/cd0sa5/e_f_f_o_r_t_p_o_s_t_2_the_return_of_effortpost/ Raitaboiz and the "Moslems"] Posted by u/won_tolla</ref> 'Moslim' is a non-pejorative secondary spelling of Muslim, dating back to the 1600s,<ref>Muslim, ''n.'' and ''adj.'', ''Oxford English Dictionary''.</ref> that has come into disuse in standard English.

===Mulla/Kathmulla===
''Mulla'' is a generic slur of [[Muslims]]. It refers to 'mullahs' who are learned [[Theology|theologists]] in Islam. Not a bad word in itself, but has turned offensive by use over time. The 'mulla' spelling of the word actually follows the Urdu transliteration ''mullā'', and is an archaic spelling in English.<ref>mullah, ''n.'', ''Oxford English Dictionary''.</ref>

The slur has been used by famous BJP members like [[Yogi Adityanath]] and Sambit Patra.<ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/2022/02/19/watch-adityanath-says-kathmulla-during-interview-with-anjana-om-kashyap-and-gets-away-with-it Watch: Adityanath says ‘kathmulla’ during interview with Anjana Om Kashyap – and gets away with it] ''Newslaundry'' (19th February 2022)</ref>

===Ola hu Uber===
{{wpl|Ola Cabs}} and [[Uber]] are popular cab services in India. "'''Ola hu Uber'''" is meant as a mockery of {{wpl|Takbir|''Allāhu ʾakbar''}} meaning “Allah is the greatest.”<ref name=uncheck/><ref>[https://archive.is/wip/do5xn Well Put! All killing going on in the name of Ola hu Uber!] by @UshaDravid (11:19 PM · Aug 28, 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from 1 Sep 2021 20:32:09 UTC).</ref>

===Paki===
{{wpl|Paki (slur)|'''Paki'''}} is a slur against South Asian Muslims. Derived from the country of [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/paki Paki], Dictionary.com</ref> The slur originated in [[Britain]] in the 1960s to refer to Pakistani immigrants, but more broadly all South Asians (including Hindus).<ref>''Paki'', ''n.'' and ''adj.'', ''Oxford English Dictionary''.</ref>

===Pasmandu===
'''Pasmandu''' is a derogatory term for lower [[caste]] [[Muslims]]. ''Pasmanda'' means “those left behind” in Persian, is not derogatory,<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/Muslims-that-minority-politics-left-behind/article12076617.ece Muslims that 'minority politics' left behind] by Khalid Anis Ansari (June 17, 2013 00:12 IST) ''The Hindu''.</ref> and ''Passmandu'' is a portmanteau of Pasmanda and the Bengali ''gandu'' (গান্ডু, [[asshole]]).<ref name=gandu/><ref name=gandufilm>{{wpa|Gandu (film)|''Gandu''}}</ref> The word is generally used by [[Hindu]] supremacists as an insult to Muslims. The alt-right is now using it for all liberals and leftists.{{fact}}

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===Porkistan/Porkis===
'''Porkistan''' is a portmanteau of [[Pakistan]] and [[pork]], and is used to disparage [[Muslims]], who do not eat pork because it is considered haram (forbidden in Islamic law).<ref name=polite>[https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-53-hindu-far-right Polite Conversations: Episode 53 - Hindu Far Right]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210824173324/https://twitter.com/Doc_Yogi/status/1430110131522392065 Porkistan GDP = Goat curry Dal and Parathe] by @Doc_Yogi (3:10 AM - 24 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 24, 2021).</ref>

===Ricebag===
'''Ricebag''' is a slur against [[India]]n [[Christians]], implying that they converted to get free {{wpl|Rice Christian|rice handouts from missionaries|.}} In earlier times, lower [[caste]] [[Hindu]]s converted to Christianity to escape the caste discrimination (it didn't work, they brought the caste system along). Right-wingers being right-wingers, they view anyone that isn't a Hindu with contempt, and use the term 'ricebag' to imply that they converted for freebies.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210831083547/https://twitter.com/itz_metoo/status/1432623117575213059 Arrest the ricebag] by @itz_metoo (1:35 AM - 31 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 31, 2021).</ref>

What the people who use this word don't realize by using the word is the implication that their religion is only worth a bag of rice; then again, we are talking about people who believe in religious superiority. No surprise.<ref>[https://www.shethepeople.tv/feminism/the-term-rice-bag-christians-india-derogatory-way-to-curb-dissent/ The Term “rice bag” is a Derogatory way to Curb Dissent] by Priyanka Chakrabarty (October 5, 2020) ''SheThePeople''.</ref>

===Xztians===
'''Xztians''' refers to [[Christians]].<ref name=uncheck/> Probably derived from the practice of using the Greek letter chi (Χx) or the visually similar X as a stand-in for the word Christ (as in [[X-mas|Xmas]]).

==Dissenting voices==
===Andolan jeevi===
[[File:2020 Indian farmers' protest - Art, pen and people.jpg|right|200px|thumb|{{wpl|2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest||.}}]]
'''Andolan jeevi''' is a term used to accuse minorities and the underprivileged who protest the laws passed by the government of being paid by the opposition to "defame India".<ref>[https://twitter.com/hashtag/Andolanjeevi Andolanjeevi] Hashtag on ''[[Twitter]]''</ref> The word was first coined by Indian Prime minister [[Narendra Modi]]<ref>[https://scroll.in/latest/986362/protests-liberated-india-say-farmer-unions-in-response-to-pm-modis-andolan-jeevi-comment ‘Protests liberated India,’ say farmer unions in response to PM Modi’s ‘andolan jeevi’ comment] by Scroll staff (9 February, 2021) ''Scroll.in''</ref> to dismiss the concerns of {{wpl|2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest|one of the world’s largest protests|.}}<ref>[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/12/india-farmer-protests-modi.html India Just Had the Biggest Protest in World History] by Nitish Pahwa (9th December, 2020) ''Slate''</ref><ref>[https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2021/02/23/farm-to-table-the-worlds-largest-protest-in-india/ Farm to Table: The World’s Largest Protest in India] (February 23, 2021) ''University of Alabama Institute for Human Rights Blog''</ref> The word "''andolan''" means "agitation"<ref>[https://www.shabdkosh.com/dictionary/hindi-english/आंदोलन/आंदोलन-meaning-in-english आंदोलन in English] ''Shabdkosh''</ref> and "''jeevi''" means "one who lives",<ref>[https://thenamesdictionary.com/name-meanings/77221/name-meaning-of-jeevi Meaning of Jeevi] ''TheNamesDictionary''</ref> so the full phrase means "[[astroturf|people who live off of protests]]."

===Anti-national===
The term '''{{wpl|Anti-national (India)|anti-national}}''' is a label slapped onto basically anyone who criticises the current government. Criticising the current government is not the same as literally being against the existence of India, which is something most Indian conservatives fail to understand.

===Award Wapsi Gang===
Similar to the other “gang” terms, '''Award Wapsi Gang''' is a catchphrase used against award-winning journalists, intellectuals, sportsmen, etc. who returned their prizes from the government back to them in response to the rising authoritarianism under the [[Narendra Modi]] regime.<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/topic/award-wapsi News articles tagged with "Award Wapsi"] ''NDTV''</ref> It was popularised by the Indian actor {{wpl|Anupam Kher||,}} whose sole response for any opposition to the government is asking “[[Tu quoque|Where were you when…]]”.<ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/2015/11/02/an-open-letter-to-anupam-kher-where-were-you-when-is-a-lazy-argument-to-make An open letter to Anupam Kher: ‘Where were you when…’ is a lazy argument to make] by Abhinandan Sekhri (2nd November, 2015) ''Newslaundry''</ref><ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/10/13/sushant-sareen-shifty-arguments-shifting-goalposts Shifty arguments, shifting goalposts] by Sushant Sareen (13th October, 2017) ''Newslaundry''</ref><ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/07/05/when-paresh-met-anupam-on-republic-tv When Paresh met Anupam on Republic TV] by Manisha Pande (5th July, 2017) ''Newslaundry''</ref> The word "''wapsi''" means "to return" and the full phrase translates to "gang that returns their awards".

===Bhangi===
'''Bhangi''' is a [[caste]]ist slur for people belonging to the Valmiki castes.<ref>{{wpa|Chuhra}}</ref><ref>{{wpa|Valmiki caste}}</ref> Valmiki is a large cluster of castes and local groups from the Indian subcontinent. The Valmikis can be classified as a caste or {{wpl|Sampradaya||.}} In terms of being classified as Sampradaya, the Valmikis trace their tradition to the [[Hindu]] sage Valmiki, who is traditionally ascribed as the writer of the epic {{wpl|Ramayana||.}} Valmikis are traditionally supposed to be cleaners/sweepers according to the caste system. They are supposed to clean the toilets of upper-caste Hindus and do all the filthy work that they would require to get done.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210820160133/https://twitter.com/s_shreyatweets/status/1428722220474376193 Bhakt : There is no casteist slurs exist. Me : Kanjar- Nomads Chuhra- Manual Scavengers Kabaadi- Rag Pickers Bhangi-Toilet cleaners Chammar-Those skin animal for leather Chandaal - Those who dispose corpse So never tell me that casteism doesn't exit. Bhakt : Walked away] by @s_shreyatweets (7:14 AM - 20 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 20, 2021).</ref>

===Bheemta===
[[File:Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar]]
'''Bheemta''' is a slur against {{wpl|Dalits}} and Ambedkarites.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210828075936/https://twitter.com/Neil52080453/status/1431526846353448960 You bheemta considered hinduism fake..most off all jaati take proud in there caste fyi Yadav,jaat,kurmi etc..No wonder you guys are marganilized..No one listens to you whereas bhrahmin is ceo of Google ,noble prize winners,top surgeon in country..burn in inferiority complex] by @Neil52080453 (12:59 AM - 28 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 28, 2021).</ref> It refers to [[B. R. Ambedkar]], a [[rationalist]]-[[humanist]] [[atheist]] who fought for Dalit rights after Indian independence and had a large part in forming the Indian constitution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210723233320/https://twitter.com/Sankul333/status/1418438775269511171 I hope Indian cricketers are happy after instigating their fans to call Dalits as chamar, slaves, bheemta, give rape threats, abuse Ambedkar, etc. All foreign athletes are fighting against racism but Indian cricketers are fueling more caste hatred against Dalits. Incredible India] by @Sankul333 (10:12 PM - 22 Jul 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from July 23, 2021).</ref>

===Chamar===
'''Chamar''' is similar to {{sl|Bhangi}}, another casteist slur for people belonging to the {{wpl|chamar}} caste, who were mostly leatherworkers. Under the {{wpl|Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989||,}} its usage to refer to a person is punishable by law.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140429200705/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-08-20/news/28488600_1_upper-castes-insult-chamar Calling an SC ‘chamar’ offensive, punishable, says apex court] by Sanjay K Singh (Aug 20, 2008, 02.50am IST) ''Economic Times'' (archived from April 29, 2014).</ref> That hasn't stopped its use, however.<ref>[https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/twitter-calls-out-netflix-original-jamtara-sabka-number-ayega-for-casteist-slur Twitter Calls out Netflix’s ‘Jamtara’ for Using Casteist Slur] (18 Jan 2020, 4:23 PM IST) ''The Quint''.</ref><ref>[https://www.sabrangindia.in/article/caste-igated-how-indians-use-casteist-slurs-dehumanise-each-other Caste-igated: How Indians use casteist slurs to dehumanise each other] by Preksha Malu (21 Jul 2018) ''Sabrangindia''.</ref>

===Chrislamocommie===
'''Chrislamocommie''' is an [[Fun:Portmanteau|amalgamation]] of [[Christian]], [[Islam]], and [[Communism|commie]], which are the three spooky groups that the [[Hindu]] far right hates.<ref name=polite/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511084340/https://twitter.com/AisiTaisiDemo/status/1258273783338672128 Time to disband ICMR. Shame on ICMR. Downvote ICMR. Anti-India ICMR. Chrislamocommie ICMR.] by @AisiTaisiDemo (10:53 PM - 6 May 2020) ''Twitter'' (archived from May 11, 2021). Note: ICMR is the Indian Council of Medical Research.</ref> Please ignore the fact that these three groups have a noted tendency to not get along. Logic is an alien concept to far-right nationalists.

===Deletes===
'''Deletes''' or '''Delets''' is a portmanteau of the words {{wpl|dalit|''Dalit''}} and delete, calling for violence against the lower castes.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211203060017/https://twitter.com/rama_jamadagnya/status/1400817565664911366 Don't blame the whole community brooo Stay silent that they are involved in more crimes than their population brooo. UCs did not teach deletes to not do crimes brooo.] by rAma_jAmadagnya (7:41 PM - Jun 4, 2021) ''[[Twitter]]'' (archived from December 3, 2021). Note: UC stands for “upper-caste”.</ref>

===Khan Market Gang===
Similar to [[#Tukde Tukde Gang]], '''Khan Market Gang''' is a catchphrase against the "liberal elite".<ref>[https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhanMarketGang KhanMarketGang] Hashtag on ''[[Twitter]]''</ref> It refers to {{wpl|Khan Market||,}} one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in India<ref>[https://openthemagazine.com/columns/khan-market-and-its-gang/ Khan Market and its Gang] by Bhaichand Patel (20 Aug, 2021) ''Open Magazine''</ref> which hosts trendy boutiques, eateries, and shopping centres.

The phrase was coined by Finance Minister {{wpl|Arun Jaitley||,}} referring to political brokers who spent time at the market during parliament lunch breaks.<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-lok-sabha-elections-zakir-naik-inside-track-khan-market-gang-5735388/ Few believe that PM Modi used the term ‘Khan Market Gang’ as it would resonate more with voters than ‘Lutyens elite’] by Coomi Kapoor (Updated: May 19, 2019 10:16:49 am) ''TheIndianExpress''</ref> It was then further popularised by [[Narendra Modi]], who used it to refer to the [[BJP]]'s opposition.<ref>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pm-wasnt-referring-to-customers-shopkeepers-khan-market-traders/articleshow/69316498.cms PM wasn’t referring to customers & shopkeepers: Khan Market traders] by Shambhavi Anand (May 14, 2019) ''Economic Times''</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/india-politics-khanmarket-idINKCN1T10KM 'Khan Market Gang': Modi mocks his elite adversaries] by Mayank Bhardwaj (May 31, 2019 11:48 AM) ''Reuters''</ref>

===Khujliwal===
[[File:Arvind kejriwal.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Arvind Kejriwal]]
'''Khujliwal''' is a snarl word used to discredit the {{wpl|Aam Aadmi Party||.}}<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/on-linguistic-integrity-and-urban-naxals/article24893126.ece Just another day in paradise] by Vaishna Roy (September 07, 2018 16:10 IST; Updated: September 08, 2018 22:59 IST) ''The Hindu''.</ref> The word is a play on the name of AAP’s leader, named {{wpl|Arvind Kejriwal||,}} and ''khujalī'', which means itching in Hindi.<ref>[https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/hindi-english/खुजली English translation of 'खुजली'] ''Collins Dictionary''.</ref>

===Librandu===
'''Librandu''' is a term used against [[liberals]]. It is a portmanteau of the words [[Liberal]] and the Bengali word ''gandu'' ([[asshole]]).<ref name=gandu>[https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gandu gandu] ''Urban Dictionary''.</ref><ref name=gandufilm/>

===Lutyens' media===
The term '''Lutyens' media''' is used to accuse dissenting media houses and journalists (especially the English, {{wpl|Delhi}}-centric ones) of being paid by “the elite” (“foreign powers” and opposition parties, especially the {{wpl|Indian National Congress}}) to "destroy India".<ref>[https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lutyensmedia Lutyensmedia] Hashtag on [[Twitter]].</ref><ref>[https://scroll.in/article/992808/narendra-modi-used-indias-media-elite-for-his-own-advantage-sanjaya-baru-explains-how-he-did-it Narendra Modi used India’s media elite for his own advantage. Sanjaya Baru explains how he did it] by Sanjaya Baru (Apr 21, 2021 · 08:30 am) ''The Quint''</ref><ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/on-covid-why-the-centre-needs-a-communication-strategy-101621589749848.html On Covid, why the Centre needs a communication strategy] by Sandip Ghose (May 22, 2021 09:42 AM IST) ''HindustanTimes''</ref> Refers to {{wpl|Edwin Lutyens||,}} who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building during the period of the British Raj.

It is described as:
{{cquote|highly homogenized, urban, closeted, dilli/punjabi, bipolarly broken conservative/liberal, overly articulate, English, overly defensive, highly left-liberal, overly label-loving, well-meaning but obtuse…<ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/07/24/media-rumble-the-power-of-lutyens-media #MediaRumble: ‘If you want to do away the Lutyens’ media mindset, you have to do away with Lutyens’ ] by NL Team (24 Jul, 2017) ''Newslaundry''</ref>}}

===Macaulay's children===
The term '''Macaulay's children''' is used to accuse opponents of being [[British]] [[Communist glossary#Bootlicker|bootlickers]] who value '[[Science|western science]]' over the [[Hinduism|teachings in Vedic scriptures]].<ref name=librandu/> It refers to {{wpl|Thomas Babington Macaulay||,}} who introduced the Western education system into India.<ref>[https://archive.is/TQ8nB Sadly this anti-India and anti-Hindu cultural racism continues by India's leftist media and the Congress Party. Not surprising for Macaulay's children trying to hold on to power and seeking to divide the country.] by @davidfrawleyved (10:43 AM - 15 Apr 2018) ''Twitter'' (archived from 1 Sep 2021 21:31:54 UTC).</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210301174103/https://twitter.com/Sanjay_Dixit/status/1366443008913117185 Thank you for the confession. We knew it all along, now you have made it official. Like all zimmis, you are understandably proud of your mental slavery. Macaulay’s children are proud of their bastard status.] by @Sanjay_Dixit (9.39 - 1. maalisk. 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from March 1, 2021).</ref>

===Neech===
'''Neech''' (नीच) translates to 'lowly' in Hindi. It is a [[caste]]ist slur that is generally used by upper-caste [[Hindus]] towards lower-caste Hindus, suggesting that they are inferior to them.<ref>[https://archive.is/HxsfE Even if today, Brahmin girls post anti Inter Varna marriage posts then bhimtas abuse them in inbox. They are neech janwars who should be kept away from all women. One one hand, his dalit followers abuse women in ib. On other, they write fantasy stories on internet.] by @based_brahmana (4:36 AM · Apr 2, 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from 30 Aug 2021 07:49:28 UTC).</ref>

===Pappu===
[[File:Rahul Gandhi (portrait crop).jpg|right|thumb|120px|{{wpl|Rahul Gandhi||.}}]]
'''{{wpl|Pappu}}''' is a nickname given to opposition leader {{wpl|Rahul Gandhi||,}} meaning "little boy". It was first used to refer to him by [[Narendra Modi]]<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rahul-gandhi-pappu-1293314-2018-07-23 How Rahul Gandhi became 'Pappu' of politics] by Prabhash K Dutta (July 23, 2018. Updated: July 23, 2018 13:51 IST) ''IndiaToday''</ref> and the term has stuck ever since.<ref>[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PAPPU Pappu] Hashtag on ''Twitter''</ref>

===Pajeet===
'''Pajeet''' is a slur aimed at various groups depending on context (South Asians in general).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210725043004/https://twitter.com/mauryajispeaks/status/1418428151047151617 I am yet to meet a muslim who calls himself proud K2a but string reveals bhaiyya came with proud Kaffir merchandise. Pajeets] by @mauryajispeaks (9:29 PM - 22 Jul 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from July 25, 2021).</ref> ''Paaji'' (elder brother in Punjabi) + generic Punjabi name (Sanjeet, Manjeet etc). The name Pajeet does not exist in South Asia, but similar-sounding names do exist, most notably in the Punjab region.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pajeet Pajeet] ''Wiktionary''.</ref>

The slur originated from a [[meme]], "Pajeet, my son", circulated on [[4chan]] in late 2014 and early 2015, mocking [[India]] for its open-defecation problem, with public reaction to the {{wpl|Poo2Loo}} campaign.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1063016-mehmet-my-son Mehmet My Son] ''Know Your Meme''.</ref> The term is also used in the broader alt-right.

===Pseudosecular===
Used against secular people to insinuate [[tokenism]].

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===Raita/Rayta===
'''Raita''' or '''Rayta''', referring to a common South Asian dish made with yogurt, is a conservative Hindu who doesn’t follow [[Hindutva]].<ref name=rpolhindu/>  Considered centrists in Indian politics because of the stunted [[Overton window]] in India. Usage of this term is not exclusive to Hindutva-proponents.

===Scamgress===
'''Scamgress''' (from 'scam' + 'Congress') is a [[snarl word]] for the {{wpl|Indian National Congress||,}} which achieved infamy because of the number of [[scam]]s and corruption scandals that took place under their regime.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210831175129/https://twitter.com/Venkatasai85/status/1432738530527227904 Captain saab sink the scamgress and join bjp for better future of Punjab.] by @Venkatasai85 (9:14 AM - 31 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 31, 2021).</ref>

===Sharia Bolshevism===
[[File:Sharia Bolshevism.png|right|200px|thumb|Flag of Sharia Bolshevism.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/librandu/comments/l3zwte/flag_of_sharia_bolshevism/ Flag of Sharia Bolshevism] by u/[deleted (2021) ''Reddit''.</ref>]]
'''Sharia Bolshevism''' is a parody ideology meaning "[[communism]] with [[Islamic]] characteristics", where Marxshallah ([[Marx]] + [[Allah]]) is worshipped.<ref name=librandu>[https://www.reddit.com/r/librandu/ r/Librandu], popular Indian political circlejerk subreddit</ref>

===Sickular===
'''Sickular''' is interchangable with pseudo-sickular.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210824160638/https://twitter.com/nitinpurandare/status/1430073957772713984 It takes lot of efforts and shamelessness to be a sickular/fiberal in our country.] by @nitinpurandare (12:46 AM - 24 Aug 2021) ''Twitter'' (archived from August 24, 2021).</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/x5HSP#selection-3053.0-3053.21 Another Pseudo Sickular Libtard from Bollywodia UNXL Gang down Popularity rising or Fear Rising ?] by @Bharat_Varshi (10:32 PM - 7 May 2020) ''Twitter'' (archived from 30 Aug 2021 17:53:42 UTC).</ref> It is a portmanteu of the words 'sick' and '[[secular]]'. It is used against people who promote secularism to imply [[tokenism]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200629191347/https://twitter.com/sinhaanita/status/1277679161792819200 Few sample tweets 4m sickular lobby in upcoming days:- *Banning Chinese apps is tokenism. Nothing great. Ban the biggies *What about unemployment & job losses in India? *Tiktok nurtured grassroot talents. What's d alternative now? Govt pushing them 2 suicide etc #DigitalStrike] by @sinhaanita (12:03 PM - 29 Jun 2020) ''Twitter'' (archived from June 29, 2020).</ref>

===Taliliberals===
'''Taliliberals''' is a slur used against [[liberals]]. It is a portmanteau of the words [[Liberal]] and the terrorist group [[Taliban]] to accuse them of being Islamists.<ref>[https://twitter.com/hashtag/Taliliberals Taliliberals] Hashtag on ''[[Twitter]]''.</ref>

===Tukde Tukde Gang===
Similar to [[#Khan Market Gang]], '''Tukde Tukde Gang''' is a catchphrase used against critics of the [[BJP]] regime to accuse them of wanting to break India into pieces (the exact opposite of {{sl|Akhand Bharat}}).<ref>[https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1490678186220593155 Congress policy is "divide and rule". Congress has become the leader of Tukde Tukde Gang: PM Modi in Lok Sabha] ''Twitter]''</ref> The word "''tukde''" means "small fragments"<ref>[https://www.shabdkosh.com/dictionary/hindi-english/टुकड़े/टुकड़े-meaning-in-english टुकड़े (tukare) — Meaning in English] ''Shabdkosh''</ref> in Hindi and the full phrase can translate to "gang that wants to break the nation".<ref>{{wpa|Tukde Tukde Gang}}</ref>

The credit for the coinage of the phrase was claimed by the infamous<ref>[https://www.newslaundry.com/topic/zee-news Articles tagged with "Zee News"] ''Newslaundr''</ref> news anchor of Zee TV, {{wpl|Sudhir Chaudhary (journalist)|Sudhir Chaudhary|.}}<ref>[https://theprint.in/plugged-in/sudhir-chaudhury-boasts-zee-created-tukde-tukde-gang-nidhi-razdan-grills-pavan-verma/352989/ Sudhir Chaudhury boasts Zee created ‘tukde tukde gang’, Nidhi Razdan grills Pavan Verma] by Taran Deol, Unmati Sharma and Fiza Jha (22 January, 2020 12:49 pm IST) ''ThePrint''</ref> It gained popularity after the mostly left-leaning students of {{wpl|Jawaharlal Nehru University}} (JNU) were protesting using "anti-national" slogans, where one student is allegedly heard saying "''Bharat Tere Tukde Honge''" (India, you will be fractured into pieces). The allegations were later proved to be false by the police.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/JNU-doctored-video-Court-asks-Delhi-Police-to-file-report/articleshow/52476008.cms JNU doctored video: Court asks Delhi to file report] (May 28, 2016, 10:15 IST) <i>Times of India</i></ref>

But the damage from the propaganda had been done; JNU’s reputation was tarnished by [[Godi media]] pundits covering the {{wpl|JNU sedition row}}<ref>[https://scroll.in/article/927972/tukde-tukde-gang-how-the-bjp-has-used-the-jnu-sedition-case-to-stifle-dissent ‘Tukde, tukde gang’: How the BJP has used misinformation in the JNU sedition case to stifle dissent] by Ipsita Chakravarty (Jun 25, 2019 · 06:30 AM) ''Scroll.in''</ref> and despite it being disproved,<ref>[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/01/20/there-is-no-tukde-tukde-gang-admits-home-ministry-contradicts-modi-amit-shah.amp.html There is no info on 'tukde tukde gang' admits home ministry, contradicts Modi, Amit Shah] by Web Desk (January 20, 2020 20:47 IST) ''TheWeek''</ref> the conspiracy that the Tukde Tukde Gang ever existed still continues today.<ref> [https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tukdetukdegang TukdeTukdeGang] Hashtag on ''[[Twitter]]''</ref>

===Urban Naxal===
'''Urban Naxal''' is an abusive term used against anyone who criticizes the [[government]]. The word 'naxal' derives from the name of the village Naxalbari in West Bengal, where the {{wpl|Naxalbari uprising}} revolt took place in 1967. 

The first known use of the word was in 2014 when [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] leader Arun Jaitley called the center to center-left political party {{wpl|Aam Aadmi Party}} "Urban Naxalism".<ref name="Urban Naxals Origin">[https://scroll.in/article/885664/republic-tvs-hounding-of-rights-activist-shows-urban-naxal-is-convenient-label-to-crush-dissent Republic TV’s hounding of rights activist shows ‘urban Naxal’ is convenient label to crush dissent'] by Raksha Kumar (Jul 08, 2018 · 09:03 am) ''Scroll''.</ref>

The term got a resurgence when the Maharashtra Government arrested five people, namely {{wpl|Sudha Bharadwaj||,}} {{wpl| Arun Ferreria||,}} {{wpl|Vernon Gonsalves||,}} {{wpl|Gautam Navlakha||,}} and {{wpl|Varavara Rao}} for their alleged involvement in the {{wpl|2018 Bhima Koregaon violence||.}} It currently owes its usage to {{wpl|Vivek Agnihotri||,}} a BJP and {{wpl|Central Board of Film Certification}} member who defined the term "Urban Naxal" in his book of the same name as: 
{{cquote|urban Naxal as an intellectual, influencer or activist who is an invisible enemy of India<ref name="Urban Naxals">[https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bhima-koregaon-case-stan-swamy-nia-chargesheet-naxals-6907744/ Arrests in Bhima Koregaon case frame a transformation in India’s polity and police force] by Christophe Jaffrelot (Updated: October 29, 2020 8:53:55 am) ''Indian Express''.</ref><ref>''Urban Naxals: The Making of Buddha in a Traffic Jam'' by Vivek Agnihotri (2018) Garuda Prakashan. ISBN 1942426054.</ref>}}

…which makes it easy for right wingers to label anyone who opposes their view as an "Urban Naxal". In [[reality]], the book doesn't have much to do with the use of the term other than a solid reference. BJP leaders were constantly using the term right after the Bhima Koregaon arrests to discredit dissident voices.

This term has many different varieties, depending on who the right-wing wants to hate and blame today:<ref>[https://www.deccanherald.com/national/urban-naxal-or-bourbon-naxal-690063.html Urban Naxal or Bourbon Naxal? Which do you belong to?] by DH web desk (29th August, 2018) ''Deccan Herald''</ref>
*Suburban Naxal, for people in Suburban areas.
*Bourbon Naxal, for people who use western products instead of Indian ones. Refers to {{wpl|Bourbon whiskey||.}}
*Turban Naxal, alternate term for [[#Khalistani]]s.
*Carbon Naxal, for [[Environmentalism|environmentalists]].

==See also==
*[[Hindutva]]
*[[Reddit]]
*[[India]]

==External links==
*[https://time.com/6121915/reddit-international-hate-speech/ Reddit Allows Hate Speech to Flourish in Its Global Forums, Moderators Say]

==References==
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==Notes==
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