Mahadangal: From Bombs to Blame, Malegaon Verdict Reopens Debate on 'Saffron Terror' Narrative | ABP NEWS

After the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, victims’ families are preparing to approach higher courts in search of justice. The tragic incident, which killed six and injured over a hundred, remains unresolved—raising serious questions about the investigation and accountability. Critics argue that the then Congress-led government pushed a misleading narrative by wrongly implicating certain individuals to serve political interests, particularly to target the Hindu community. Allegations suggest that the focus was diverted from the real culprits, leaving the victims without closure even 17 years later. BJP leaders claim the Congress used the case to build a "saffron terror" theory for vote-bank politics. In contrast, Congress supporters counter that the case was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2011, under which a fresh probe was conducted. The debate turned emotional when BJP spokespersons criticized the Gandhi family, while Congress supporters reminded the nation of the sacrifices made by Indira and Rajiv Gandhi in fighting terrorism. This ongoing political tug-of-war continues to overshadow the main concern: justice for the victims. With no clear answers about who planted the bombs or why, the Malegaon case remains a painful mystery.

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