Oranging Odisha? Selective Memory, Suspicious Citizenship and the Politics of Belonging

Let’s trace some late-July developments that initially seem unrelated. The state forgives majoritarian violence, monumentalises majoritarian leadership and criminalises insurgent resistance, all while the histories of Christians, Adivasis and victims of communal violence are pushed to the margins. 1. Dara Singh: remission and selective rehabilitation Odisha Likely Set to Free Dara Singh: A look at…