Andh Bhakt

Andh Bhakt (Blind Devotee, Hindi: अंध भक्त) is a pejorative^[1] term used in India towards a person who supports the policies of the Modi Government.^[2]^[3]

Background

Bhakt, derived from the Sanskrit language, refers to a devotee. For instance, Shabri was a devoted follower of Ram, while Kalidas was a devotee of Kali. On the other hand, Andh Bhakt is a term formed by combining "Andh" meaning blind, and "Bhakt" meaning devotee or follower.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Mahapatra, Badrika Nath. "The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon". The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
^ "Proliferation of andh bhakts: CM in veiled dig at MNS chief". 17 April 2022.
^ Ashish Tripathi (7 November 2015). "20 questions for 'Andh-bhakts' who are questioning #Award-Wapsi". The Times of India.

[1] Mahapatra, Badrika Nath. "The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon". The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon. Retrieved 2024-05-07.

[2] "Proliferation of andh bhakts: CM in veiled dig at MNS chief". 17 April 2022.

[3] Ashish Tripathi (7 November 2015). "20 questions for 'Andh-bhakts' who are questioning #Award-Wapsi". The Times of India.

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Andh Bhakt

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