The recent Nagpur riots have once again exposed the growing threats to India’s internal security, highlighting the urgent need for stringent sedition laws. At the center of the violence is Fahim Khan, the president of a little-known political outfit, the Muslim Democratic Party. According to police reports, Khan deliberately provoked communal unrest by glorifying the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, a historical figure infamous for his tyranny against Hindus. This incident, occurring in Maharashtra’s political nerve center and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s hometown, underscores the depth of the conspiracy that threatens national unity.
This is not an isolated event. India has witnessed repeated attempts to destabilize the Modi-led BJP government, often under the guise of protests and movements funded by international and domestic elements opposed to India’s resurgence. The farmer’s agitation against three transformative farm laws, the anti-CAA protests that blocked national highways for months, and the attempts to manipulate electoral outcomes are all part of a larger strategy to weaken India from within.
The role of external forces in such destabilization attempts cannot be ignored. Bangladesh stands as a glaring example. Under Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh achieved remarkable economic growth, but her refusal to comply with U.S. demands, particularly regarding port access, led to a systematic campaign to unseat her government. International NGOs, funded by Western billionaires like George Soros, backed violent protests, leading to widespread attacks on Hindu temples and other religious institutions. The U.S. administration, led by Joe Biden, conveniently ignored the crisis, offering only hollow condemnations while facilitating the chaos.
India, too, has been a target of such geopolitical maneuvering. The recent riots in Nagpur are not spontaneous but part of a well-orchestrated plan. Fahim Khan’s involvement and his ability to mobilize 500-600 individuals to unleash violence suggest deeper networks, possibly linked to overseas financial backers and Islamist groups. Reports also indicate that police personnel, including female officers, faced physical assault, adding another layer of brutality to the violence.
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House seeming increasingly likely, there is a possibility of a shift in global power dynamics. His administration previously cracked down on left-liberal forces and deep-state operatives that misuse American soil to foster unrest in sovereign nations. However, elements within India, emboldened by foreign support, continue their efforts to undermine the Modi government.
The Nagpur riots must serve as a wake-up call. The judiciary, often slow and burdened by procedural delays, cannot afford to let sedition cases drag on for years. The current legal framework is insufficient to deal with the gravity of such anti-national activities. A more stringent sedition law—one that includes the death penalty—should be introduced to act as a deterrent.
India’s national security demands a firm response. Those who conspire against the nation, incite communal hatred, and receive foreign funding to create unrest should face the harshest possible punishment. Speedy trials, with verdicts delivered within 3-4 months, must become the norm in sedition cases. Any leniency will only embolden those who seek to fracture India’s unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now in his third consecutive term, has the mandate and moral obligation to safeguard India’s sovereignty. The electorate, despite attempts to sway them, reaffirmed their faith in his leadership. The recent state election results in Maharashtra and Haryana indicate a course correction, with voters rallying behind the BJP once again. The growing support among the Hindu majority, as evidenced by massive participation in events like the Mahakumbh Mela, signals an increasing rejection of minority appeasement politics.
The time for half-measures is over. The Modi government must take decisive action by enacting stronger sedition laws that deliver swift and severe punishment to those who dare to challenge India’s integrity. The question is no longer if, but when, the government will act. The fate of the nation depends on it.