The recent acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, has brought this controversial figure back into the spotlight. The NIA court’s decision was based on the prosecution’s inability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. This examination explores Pragya Singh Thakur’s trajectory, from her early days as an activist to her involvement in high-profile cases.
Pragya Singh Thakur, a former BJP MP and an active member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), later joined various organizations affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Her political career has been marked by significant controversies, most notably her alleged involvement in the 2008 Malegaon blast. She was arrested in connection with the case, with authorities claiming the motorcycle used in the blast was registered in her name. She was eventually granted bail.
Further complicating her profile, Thakur was also accused in the murder of RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi. She was later acquitted due to lack of evidence in the murder case. The article also touches upon her health, including her diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer.