5 Shocking Facts About the Bajrang Dal You Won't See in the Headlines When you hear the name "Bajrang Dal," the image that often comes to mind is that of self-proclaimed "moral police" protesting Valentine's Day or vocal proponents of Hindu nationalism . They are a familiar, if controversial, presence in Indian news cycles. But this headline-grabbing persona of a mere cultural police force masks a documented history of militant violence, international condemnation, and criminal activity that rarely makes the front page. The organization's public record reveals a far more complex and disturbing reality. This article explores five of the most shocking facts about the Bajrang Dal, based on documented events and official classifications. 1. They Have Been Officially Labeled a "Militant" and "Extremist" Group Beyond media descriptions or critics' labels, the Bajrang Dal has been officially classified as a "militant" and ...
5 Shocking Facts About the Bajrang Dal You Won't See in the Headlines When you hear the name "Bajrang Dal," the image that often comes to mind is that of self-proclaimed "moral police" protesting Valentine's Day or vocal proponents of Hindu nationalism . They are a familiar, if controversial, presence in Indian news cycles. But this headline-grabbing persona of a mere cultural police force masks a documented history of militant violence, international condemnation, and criminal activity that rarely makes the front page. The organization's public record reveals a far more complex and disturbing reality. This article explores five of the most shocking facts about the Bajrang Dal, based on documented events and official classifications. 1. They Have Been Officially Labeled a "Militant" and "Extremist" Group Beyond media descriptions or critics' labels, the Bajrang Dal has been officially classified as a "militant" and ...