<h3><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.in/kiran-kumbhar/the-jnu-issue-holding-on-_b_9260950.html?utm_hp_ref=india" data-beacon='{"p":{"lnid":"hdln"}}'>JNU Crisis: Countering Violent 'Nationalism' With Common Sense And Humanity</a></h3>

I voted for the BJP in the 2014 elections, but the nearly two years since have been distressing and a bit guilt-ridden. The way the government (man)handled the JNU incident was the last straw -- I could no longer bear the guilt and posted a public apology on Facebook for voting for the BJP. Little did I know that such a personal, heartfelt opinion would be converted into an issue of national and moral importance by hyper-nationalists. I was abused and shamed for two days...