Silent Epidemic of Our Times

Today, as India turns 79, we must pause and ask ourselves—are we truly free? Or have we merely exchanged one form of control for another? While we proudly celebrate liberty, we often overlook the invisible chains—chains of brainwashing, woven so subtly that we barely notice them tightening around us.

- By Samata Wakade

The Machinery of Manipulation

Brainwashing today isn't about overt commands—it's about invisible influence. The media we consume, the judiciary we trust, the ruling parties we elect—all play a role in shaping how we think, behave, and even what we believe to be “truth.”

A film like Phule, which dares to highlight caste oppression, faces bans.

A book questioning majoritarian narratives is silenced.

A voice of dissent is branded “anti-national.”

This isn't mere censorship—it's conditioning. The goal is simple: to ensure we never ask the wrong questions.

Divide and Rule, Rebranded

The old colonial strategy of divide and rule hasn't disappeared—it has only evolved.

Hindu vs. Muslim

Upper caste vs. Lower caste

Urban elite vs. Rural poor

Each division is carefully fuelled by politics, ensuring that the masses remain distracted and fractured while those in power remain unchallenged. The hate, the riots, the bans—they are not spontaneous. They are orchestrated with precision, feeding the machinery of control.

Brainwashing Begins at Home