Following on from the most racist countries in the world thread, I recalled over the years seeing numerous articles with regards to the popularity of Hitler in India. Some of them are listed below. This thread isn't supposed to be a generalisation about all Indians, nor should their be bigoted comments towards Indians - I just find it intriguing that a man who essentially regarded Indians and other races to be subhuman is looked upon with such admiration by a certain section of the population.
It seems that his popularity is possibly down to ignorance, a failure to understand who he was and what his legacy is. Some people interviewed have stated that because of his use of the swastika, he is "one of us". One student said that they are taught about Hitler but things like the Holocaust are omitted. The focus is on his ability to manage effectively.
Article describing Hitlers influence on right-wing Hindu nationalists:
https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/hitlers-hindus-indias-nazi-loving-nationalists-on-the-rise-1.5628532
Hitler ice cream in India:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/hitler-the-ben-and-jerrys-of-india
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/hitler-ice-cream-from-india-sparks-controversy
Indian children's book where Hitler is featured as one of many world leaders who have “devoted their lives for the betterment of their country and people.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/17/world/asia/india-hitler-childrens-book.html
Clothing store named after Hitler (the store name was changed after a backlash)
https://www.spiegel.de/internationa...in-india-triggers-global-uproar-a-853199.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history...sh-community-condemn-Hitler-clothes-shop.html
Hitler cafes in India plus Hitlers rock star appeal
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mvxwm3/hitler-is-a-rock-star-in-south-asia
It seems that his popularity is possibly down to ignorance, a failure to understand who he was and what his legacy is. Some people interviewed have stated that because of his use of the swastika, he is "one of us". One student said that they are taught about Hitler but things like the Holocaust are omitted. The focus is on his ability to manage effectively.
Article describing Hitlers influence on right-wing Hindu nationalists:
https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/hitlers-hindus-indias-nazi-loving-nationalists-on-the-rise-1.5628532
Hitler ice cream in India:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/hitler-the-ben-and-jerrys-of-india
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/hitler-ice-cream-from-india-sparks-controversy
Indian children's book where Hitler is featured as one of many world leaders who have “devoted their lives for the betterment of their country and people.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/17/world/asia/india-hitler-childrens-book.html
Clothing store named after Hitler (the store name was changed after a backlash)
https://www.spiegel.de/internationa...in-india-triggers-global-uproar-a-853199.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history...sh-community-condemn-Hitler-clothes-shop.html
Hitler cafes in India plus Hitlers rock star appeal
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mvxwm3/hitler-is-a-rock-star-in-south-asia